Leader, Closing The Gap

**Leader, Closing the Gap & Aboriginal Languages**, CEO**:

- Permanent
- Location: Parramatta

**About the Department of Education**:
At the NSW Department of Education, we educate and inspire lifelong learners - from early childhood, through schooling to vocational education and training.

We ensure young children get the best start in life by supporting and regulating the early childhood education and care sector. We 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. We nurture 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.

**About the Office of the Secretary division**:
The office supports the work of the Secretary and manages key stakeholder relationships to help deliver the department’s strategic objectives. Specifically, the directorates in the Office of the Secretary:

- provide secretariat support for Executive
- support ministerial offices and coordinate responses to Cabinet and cross-government business
- lead communications, media and correspondence, helping to share outcomes from across the Education portfolio
- ensure equitable access to culturally responsive education for Aboriginal students
- empower NSW public school leaders with world-class leadership development programs and resources
- deliver on Connected Communities, a strategy co-constructed with the NSW Aboriginal Education Consultative Group, to improve outcomes for Aboriginal students and those in complex communities.

**About the position**:
Provide strategic leadership for the Department’s commitments under the National Agreement on Closing the Gap (CTG) and the revitalisation of Aboriginal languages in NSW. The role leads initiatives that embed Aboriginal community priorities, strengthen place based governance, and promote culturally responsive policy and practice. Working with the NSW Aboriginal Education Consultative Group Inc. (NSW AECG) and ACCOs, it ensures Aboriginal voice and self determination shape decision making and drive improved outcomes for Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander children, students, families, and communities.

This position is designated for the employment of an Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander person. This initiative is authorised by the Department's Equal Employment Opportunity Management Plan in accordance with Part 9A of the _Anti-Discrimination Act 1977_.

Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander applicants must provide documentation upon appointment. More information can be found in the policy library under Confirmation of Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander Descent.

For further information about this position, including the statement of duties, please review the **position description**.**

**Please be advised**:**_The Department may direct you to undertake classroom teaching and lesson preparation as required_**_._**
- For current NSW public school based employees or employees who hold right of return to a NSW public school, please confirm in the pre-screening questions that you have discussed this opportunity with your direct supervisor/principal and that they are willing to release you for the required period._

**How to apply**:

- Update your work profile details directly on the iWorkforNSW platform and/or attach a CV/ Resume.
- A cover letter is not required

**Closing date**:17 August 2025 at 11:59pm.

**Please Note**:
**This is a child-related role.**As a condition of employment you will be required to provide a Working with Children Check (WWCC) Clearance number and complete a National Criminal Record Check. For more information, click here