71625

Closes: 07 July 2026

Classification: Senior Officer Grade B
Salary: $149,172 - $167,151 plus superannuation
Position No: 71625
Directorate: Education
Advertised (Gazettal date): 30 June 2026
Contact Officer: EmmaJ Davidson on EmmaJ.Davidson@act.gov.au or 6205 9756

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Details: POSITION OVERVIEW

The Policy and Service Design team within the Learning and Teaching Branch has a range of responsibilities including the service design and phased implementation of Multi-Tiered System of Supports (MTSS) in all ACT public schools. MTSS is a coherent, data informed framework that organises universal, selected and targeted intensive supports to meet students’ academic, wellbeing and behavioural needs. The ACT Government committed to introducing MTSS in all public schools through the Strong Foundations program, which is helping every public school to deliver a consistent approach to learning.

Reporting to the Senior Director, Learning and Teaching Policy and Service Design, the Director is required to lead policy work progressing the MTSS blueprint design from pilot to phased implementation. The Director’s responsibilities will include leading design and policy work, developing an MTSS Implementation Guide for schools, coordinating briefing and reporting obligations, and providing high level coordination and stakeholder management support.

This role requires a strategic thinker who can navigate complexity while maintaining a focus on outcomes.

The successful applicant will thrive in a fast-paced environment, demonstrate the ability to manage competing priorities within tight timeframes, and anticipate and respond to emerging operational needs.

WHAT YOU WILL DO

The Director’s primary functions and responsibilities include:

1. Lead system-level policy and design work to meet the ACT Government’s commitment to implement MTSS in all ACT public schools, including in relation to its piloting.
2. Lead the development of an MTSS Practice Guide for ACT Government schools to support the phased implementation of MTSS from 2027.
3. Coordinate MTSS briefing, reporting and other government business requirements.
4. Coordinate the design and delivery of workshops and professional development sessions for schools and stakeholders.
5. Provide high quality and accurate support and advice to schools, particularly those participating in the MTSS pilot, and stakeholders.
6. Lead and support staff in promoting values, priorities and initiatives of the Education Directorate and public education system.
7. Actively develop effective, collaborative and strategic working relationships across the Directorate and other key stakeholders.
8. Consistently model and demonstrate the principles of the ACTPS Respect, Equity and Diversity (RED) Framework 2010 and ACTPS Code of Conduct 2012 and lead safe work practices that are in accordance with the Directorate’s Cultural Integrity and Health, Safety and Wellbeing Safety Management System Framework.

Note: This is a temporary position available immediately until 30 June 2027.

How to Apply: Interested candidates should submit a two-page application addressing the Selection Criteria and a current curriculum vitae (including the contact details of two referees).

This position may be decided on written application and referee only.

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 30 June 2027.