68688

Closes: 23 June 2026

Classification: Health Professional Officer Level 5
Salary: $149,172 - $167,151 plus superannuation
Position No: 68688
Directorate: Education
Advertised (Gazettal date): 16 June 2026
Contact Officer: Amie Corrigan on EWSSandCBSWHSRecruitment@act.gov.au or (02) 6205 1310

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Details: The Director, working closely with the Senior Director, has responsibility supporting ACT public schools to: provide subject matter expertise and support to schools on the engagement and wellbeing of students in out-of-home care & the Youth Justice system and to collaborate with teams within Education Support Office and external agencies i.e. Flexible Education, Mackillop House, CYPS, AFP, CAMHS, PCYC, ACT Together etc. This role focuses on professional development, advocacy, expert advice and support to build the capability of professionals in schools who work with children and young people in out-of-home care, ensuring that education is at the centre of decisions made about their care, placement and future. A knowledge of trauma sensitive strategies to support students is essential.

This role reports to the Senior Director Targeted School Support, including day to day reporting obligations, to ensure a consistency in approach across all students facing support services.

The position requires a person with exceptional leadership and management skills including knowledge and expertise in directorate policies and advice to Government.  Ideally, the successful candidate will have school leadership experience and excellent stakeholder engagement.

Eligibility/Other requirements:

Mandatory

• Appropriate Health Professional tertiary qualifications e.g. Social Work, Psychology Speech Pathology
• A minimum of five years’ work experience is required
• Prior to commencing in this role, a current registration issued under the working with Vulnerable People (Background Checking) Act 2011 will be required. For further information on Working with Vulnerable People registration refer to: Working With Vulnerable People - Access Canberra

Highly Desirable:

• A current Australian driver’s license and access to a private vehicle.
• Experience working with children, young people and families.

Note:  Selection may be based on application and referee reports only.

A Merit Pool will be established from this selection process and will be used to fill vacancies over the next 12 months.

How to Apply: Please provide a maximum three-page written response to the Selection Criteria of Position Description, current curriculum vitae and contact details for two referees.

Applications should be submitted via the Apply Now button below.

Note: Under the ACTPS employment framework you may be placed in another role where required for the efficient administration of the service.

The ACT public service is committed to closing the gap, underpinned by the belief that when Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people have a genuine say in the design and delivery of policies, programs and services that affect them, better life outcomes are achieved. More information can be found here ACT Closing the Gap Implementation Plan - ACT Government Transparency Portal.

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