66793

Closes: 28 August 2026

Classification: Senior Officer Grade B
Salary: $149,172 - $167,151 plus superannuation
Position No: 66793
Directorate: Education
Advertised (Gazettal date): 21 August 2026
Contact Officer: Nicholas McArthur on Nicholas.McArthur@act.gov.au or (02) 6207 0957

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Details: The Education Directorate is seeking a suitably qualified and experienced professional for the role of Director, Workforce Strategy.

The Director, Workforce Strategy is responsible for the development and implementation of the Education Directorate’s workforce strategy as well as a range of key workforce reform programs to ensure that ACT public schools and the Education Support Office have a high-performing workforce that meets the current and future demands of the ACT public education system.

The Director plays a key role in aligning the workforce with the delivery of the Education Directorate’s strategic goals. This includes analysing workforce data to forecast future needs, developing attraction and retention strategies, and ensuring the right skills are in place to meet current and future needs. As part of the People Strategy section, the Director will contribute to the optimisation of workforce planning, enhancing employee engagement, and fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace.

The Director, Workforce Strategy is responsible for leading three teams:

• Workforce Strategy: Lead the development and delivery of the Directorate’s workforce strategy, workforce planning, and provide coordination for the Workforce Subcommittee of the Executive Governance Committee. Provide strategic management support on the P&P branch projects.
• Workforce Analytics: Lead the development and implementations of strategic workforce reporting and analytics to inform evidence-based decision making, and governance and accountability. Support evidence-based decision making through the provision of high-quality workforce metrics and analysis. Lead strong workforce governance and assurance through evaluation and monitoring of workforce trends.
• Teacher Workload Reform: Lead a dedicated work program focused on teacher and school leader workload reform within ACT public schools. Support the Sustainable Workload Management Committee, which is made up of Education Directorate Senior Executives, Australian Education Union Senior Executives, and teachers and schools leaders from within ACT public schools.

Note: This is a temporary position available immediately until 9 October 2026 with the possibility of extension up to six months. This position is available to ACT Government officers and employees only.

Selection may be based on application and referee reports only.

How to Apply: Please provide a two-page pitch addressing the Selection Criteria and a copy of your curriculum vitae with the names and contact details 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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Note

This is a temporary position available immediately until 9 October 2026 with the possibility of extension up to six months. This position is available to ACT Government officers and employees only.