17364

Director, NAPLAN
Full-time Temporary

Closes: 06 July 2026

Classification: Senior Officer Grade B
Salary: $149,172 - $167,151 plus superannuation
Position No: 17364
Directorate: Education
Advertised (Gazettal date): 29 June 2026
Contact Officer: Ken Gordon on Ken.Gordon@act.gov.au or (02) 6205 9498

Details: The position, Director, NAPLAN  (SOG B) within the Planning Evidence and Analytics Branch is available as a short-term vacancy from 26 August to 9 October 2026. 

Expressions of interest are sought from staff with with the necessary skills and experience to undertake the role during this period.

During this period, the role will involve:

  • Oversight of the 2026 Platform Readiness Testing program.
    • Corporate and school-based testing
    • Reporting of progress and outcomes through relevant working groups
    • Ensuring required tasks are completed according to the Program Management Office timelines
    • Managing the local Helpdesk
  • Representing the Directorate on local and National working groups.
  • Managing the operation and resources of the team
  • Attending PEA Leadership Team meetings
  • Drafting briefs for ACARA Board, SPG, AESOC, EMM working groups as required.
  • Responding to data requests as required.

We are committed to creating an inclusive environment where people with diverse thoughts, lived experience, and perspectives can thrive and contribute their unique talents to the ACTPS and ACT community. We encourage Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people with disability, people with culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, veterans, younger and older workers, and people with diverse genders, sexes and sexualities to apply.

Eligibility/ Other Requirements:

  • Knowledge of and skills relating to data management and statistical software will be considered favorably.
  • Prior to commencing this role, a current registration issued under the Working with Vulnerable People (Background Checking) Act 2011 is required. For further information on Working with Vulnerable People registration refer to - Apply for or renew a WWVP registration - Access Canberra

Note: This is a temporary position available 26 August 2026 until 9 October 2026. Selection may be based on written application and referee reports only for this position.

How to Apply: If you are interested in this opportunity, please provide an EOI including the following information:

  1. A one-page application demonstrating your skills and experience for the position;
  2. A current Curriculum Vitae; and
  3. The names of 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.

Where an offer of employment is for a fixed-term period, any related temporary contracts within the Territory will be issued in compliance with the requirements and applicable exceptions outlined in the Fair Work Act.

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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This is a temporary position available 26 August 2026 until 9 October 2026.

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