leader, student wellbeing, ceo

1 week ago


Sydney, New South Wales, Australia New South Wales Government Full time $104,999 - $124,999 per year
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

To apply you will be required to address the selection criteria in relation to the Statement of Duties for the position in your application.

Please attach one document (in Word or PDF format) addressing each selection criteria for the position you are applying for, with a maximum of 300 words per criteria.Update your work profile details directly on the iWorkforNSW platform and/or attach a CV/ ResumeA cover letter is not required

Please be advised that it is a requirement that all candidates submit their applications online. No paper based, email based, or late applications will be accepted.

For all enquiries please contact: Karen Hodge, Director Student Health & Wellbeing via email:

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.

If you currently hold a temporary NSBTS role, please refer to Advice for current NSBTS considering applying for other positions during their temporary NSBTS appointment. 

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 

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. 

E-list: If the selection panel identifies more than one suitable candidate for the role, an E-list may be created from which these suitable candidates may be chosen and directly offered employment in other similar roles that may become available in the future. 



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