Chief Education Officer for Aboriginal Children

5 days ago


City Of Parramatta Council, Australia Department Of Education Full time
Transformative Leadership Opportunity in Early Childhood Education

The Department of Education invites a visionary leader to spearhead initiatives that enhance educational outcomes and foster nurturing environments for our youngest learners. As the Executive Director, Quality, Participation & Connections, you will drive improved outcomes for all children through high-quality early childhood education and care.

About the Role
This leadership position plays a critical role in shaping transformative policies and innovative program delivery. You will champion and advance culturally responsive and Aboriginal-led ECEC through policy and program delivery, ensuring all Aboriginal children and their families are supported to enrol in quality, culturally inclusive ECEC where their culture is celebrated, and children can flourish.

Key Responsibilities
* Design and deliver early childhood education programs that lift learning and development outcomes
* Champion and advance culturally responsive and Aboriginal-led ECEC through policy and program delivery

Requirements
To be successful in this role, you will have:
* Appropriate tertiary qualifications in a relevant discipline such as education, business, management, social sciences or communications
* Hold a valid clearance to work with children (Working with Children Check)
* Demonstrated understanding of and commitment to the value of public education
* Demonstrated extensive experience at a senior level in the management in a large complex organisation
* Knowledge of and commitment to implementing the Department's Aboriginal Education Policy and upholding the Department's Partnership Agreement with the NSW AECG and to ensure quality outcomes for Aboriginal people

About Us
The Department of Education is the largest provider of public education in Australia, responsible for delivering high-quality public education to two-thirds of the NSW student population. We ensure young children get the best start in life by supporting and regulating the early childhood education and care sector. Our vision is to unlock excellence and unleash the potential of two-thirds of school children in NSW. We're proudly public and the largest education system in Australia, nurturing opportunities for every learner to develop the skills needed for their chosen career path, helping shape the industries of tomorrow. We respect and value Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples as First Peoples of Australia.

What We Offer
* Ongoing Public Service Senior Executive Band 2 role with a remuneration range of $306,487 - $342,641 per annum
* Based in Parramatta with flexible work options

Contact Information
Please note: We welcome applications from all ages and genders, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, culturally and linguistically diverse groups, the LGBTQIA+ community, veterans, refugees, and people with disability. If we can make some adjustments to our recruitment/interview process to better enable you to shine, please contact the Diversity and Inclusion Team or visit NSW Department of Education Diversity and Inclusion.

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