Company Description:
The Department of Education is the largest provider of public education in Australia with responsibility for delivering high-quality public education to two-thirds of the NSW student population. For more information about the Department of Education, please visit our website.
Job Description: Join a leadership group transforming education in NSW, and make a difference to students in NSW.Ongoing Public Service Senior Executive Band 2 role with a remuneration range of $322,481 - $358,635 per annum.Based in Parramatta with flexible opportunities.About Us:
At the NSW Department of Education, we educate and inspire lifelong learners - from early childhood through schooling to vocational education and training. We ensure young children get the best start in life by supporting and regulating the early childhood education and care sector. We unlock excellence and unleash the potential of two-thirds of school children in NSW. We're proudly public and the largest education system in Australia. We nurture opportunities for every learner to develop the skills needed for their chosen career path, helping shape the industries of tomorrow. We respect and value Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples as First Peoples of Australia.
About the Role:
The role provides high-level strategic leadership in the development and implementation of strategies to support the recruitment, planning, and development of the school workforce, including driving the continuous improvement of the performance management systems for teachers and principals. The role will require an ability to effectively manage expectations and utilize recruitment analytics to assess metrics and improve processes.
About You:
The successful candidate will have strong leadership skills with a proven track record at a senior management level. You will have experience in strategic planning and operational leadership. You will possess an ability to foster positive stakeholder relationships and manage strong complex projects. You will be joining a highly collaborative executive team, working closely with the Chief People Officer, to provide expert advice to stakeholders at all levels. This role requires the successful candidate to clearly articulate the organisation's visions and values to attract top talent. The successful candidate will adjust strategies and practices on new information or changing circumstances.
To Be Successful in This Role, You Will Have: Demonstrated extensive experience at a senior level in the management in a large complex organisation.Knowledge of and commitment to implementing the Department's Aboriginal Education Policy and upholding the Department's Partnership Agreement with the NSW AECG to ensure quality outcomes for Aboriginal people.Appropriate tertiary qualifications in a relevant discipline such as education, business, management, social sciences, or communications, and/or equivalent knowledge and experience.Demonstrated understanding of and commitment to the value of public education.As a condition of employment, successful candidates who have not previously worked for the department will be required to provide a current Working with Children Check (WWCC) Clearance number. This option would allow the WWCC to naturally expire without further communication needed with the employee. The employer obligations under the WWCC would apply for the duration of the WWCC's validity (up to 5 years).
Interested?
To apply for this role, please submit an online application and attach your resume along with a cover letter which describes how your capabilities, knowledge, and experience make you the best person for this role.
Applications Close: Friday 22 November at 11.59pm
Contact: For enquiries about the recruitment of this role, please contact Devy Ahuja - ******
Please Note:
We welcome applications from all ages and genders, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, culturally and linguistically diverse groups, the LGBTQIA+ community, veterans, refugees, and people with disability. If we can make some adjustments to our recruitment/interview process to better enable you to shine, please contact the Diversity and Inclusion Team (******) or visit NSW Department of Education Diversity and Inclusion.
A talent pool may be created for future ongoing and temporary roles and is valid for a period of up to 18 months. Candidates on a talent pool may be chosen and directly offered employment in other or similar roles (ongoing or term) in the near future.
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