Leader, Student Wellbeing, CEO

**LEADER, STUDENT WELLBEING, CEO**:

- Temporary full-time appointment for a period of up to three (3) years
- Location**:Parramatta**with opportunities to work in alternative office on occasions

**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 Inclusion & Wellbeing directorate**:
The Inclusion and Wellbeing Directorate drives continuous improvement of policies and programs that maximise access, inclusion and wellbeing of students in education from pre-school to year 12. The Directorate leads coordination of state-wide strategy and policy to lift student participation, health and wellbeing, and outcomes for students with disability.

**About the position**:
The Leader, Student Wellbeing will join a passionate and forward-thinking directorate committed to creating inclusive, supportive, and thriving learning environments for all students. This team is dedicated to making a real difference.

As Leader, Student Wellbeing you will lead the development of state-wide policies, procedures, familiarisation, universal resources and professional learning of student mental health and wellbeing in public schools.

Applicants will be experienced in preparing, managing and reviewing the high-level communications and correspondence including ministerial briefing notes, reports, submission and notes to ensure comprehensiveness, accuracy, and timeliness for written information.

If you want to be a part of a vibrant and collaborative team in the Student Health and Wellbeing leadership group, this role will be of interest to you.

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**:Tuesday 9 September 2025 at 11:59pm (AEST).

**Please Note**:
Permanent officers temporarily appointed to Chief Education Officer positions will maintain Right of Return for a period not exceeding twelve months as described in Chief Education Officers - Department of Education) Salaries and Conditions Award 2017.

Existing internal employees are encouraged to refer to the vacation guide for teachers taking up a temporary Non-School Based Teaching Service position.

**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