Director - Aboriginal Teaching and Learning

1 week ago


Perth, Western Australia VenuesWest Full time

Director - Aboriginal Teaching and Learning

This is a 5 year fixed term, full-time position commencing ASAP

The Department of Education is seeking a dedicated senior executive to lead strategies that will improve the delivery of teaching and learning to Aboriginal students across our public school system.

About the Division

Statewide Services is committed to providing a transparent, streamlined, integrated and responsive model of service to better support school staff and student needs.

Our leaders have a deep understanding of the public school system and the needs of its school leaders and teachers to ensure that services and support delivered by Statewide Services enable improved outcomes at the school and system level.

Statewide Services encompasses both school and system–facing service delivery functions, providing the services and supports required by schools to enable student achievement, with a focus on those schools and students that need it most.

About the Role

As a key member of Statewide Services' senior leadership team, your primary responsibility is building the capacity in schools to strengthen culturally responsive practices and approaches when working with Aboriginal students, their parents, families, communities and organisations.

As Director Aboriginal Teaching and Learning, you will be required to use your extensive knowledge and experiences to provide guidance to Statewide Services business areas in the development, implementation, monitoring and management of support to improve teaching and learning for Aboriginal students in line with the strategic directions of the agency.

Undertaking this role presents a unique opportunity to apply your school and system leadership experience and expertise in a way that will have a lasting and positive influence on the public school system in Western Australia.

How to Apply

To be considered for this position, please complete the online application form and attach the following:

  1. A 4 page statement addressing the following selection criteria in the context of the role and business needs of the branch (as outlined in the attached JDF):
    - Lead collectively
    - Think through complexity
    - Deliver on high leverage areas
    - Build capability
  2. A CV of up to 5 pages outlining your employment history and professional learning summary relevant to this position

Shortlisted applicants will have their skills and experiences in relation to the remaining selection criteria assessed in the further stages of the recruitment process.

Your application must be received before the closing date and time. Late applications will not be accepted.

Applications close: 4.30pm (AWST) on Tuesday, 1 April 2025

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