Lead Equity and Inclusion Policy and Strategy

Lead Equity and Inclusion Policy and Strategy

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

• Ongoing Full-Time
• Parramatta with flexible working arrangements available
• Clerk Grade 9/10 | $129,464 - $142,665 plus superannuation

About the role

• Lead the delivery of key equity and inclusion strategies, driving initiatives like the Disability Inclusion Action Plan and Gender Equity Action Plan.
• Shape governance, reporting and stakeholder engagement frameworks to embed inclusion across the Department.
• Collaborate with senior leaders to align policy, data insights and strategic outcomes that promote an inclusive workplace culture.

The Lead, Equity and Inclusion Policy and Strategy will work with our partners across the department and NSW Public Sector to make sure Education's strategies and policies are aligned to legislative requirements and government priorities. This role leads the cyclical development and reporting of Education and NSW Government priorities and commitments including, but not limited to, the Disability Inclusion Action Plan, Gender Equity Action Plan, LGBTQIA+ Inclusion Plan and Diversity, Inclusion and Belonging Strategy.

For further information please click here to view the role description

About you -

• Experienced policy leader with a proven ability to develop and govern inclusion and equity strategies that align with legislative requirements and government priorities.
• Strategic thinker skilled in balancing evidence, lived experience and organisational context to deliver clear, practical, and sustainable policy outcomes.
• Strong communicator and influencer who can navigate complex stakeholder environments with diplomacy, empathy and professionalism.
• Collaborative partner who builds trusted relationships across diverse teams to embed inclusion principles in policy and practice.
• Resilient and pragmatic leader who leads with integrity, manages competing priorities effectively, and drives meaningful outcomes in challenging environments.
• 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.

Essential requirements of the role

• Current and valid Working with Children Check Clearance for paid employment.
• Demonstrated understanding of and commitment to the value of public education.

Benefits

• Flexible working arrangements
• 35 hour working week
• Competitive, salary sacrificing, employer's contribution to superannuation and annual leave loading
• Flex Leave entitlements, generous holidays & leave conditions
• Opportunities for advancement and mobility across the Department to support your career growth

How to apply

Attach a resume (maximum 5 pages) and a cover letter (maximum 2 pages) outlining how you meet the requirements and capabilities of this role.

Please refer to the Applicant's Guide to Applying to assist you with your application.

If you are an existing Education Support Staff (corporate staff) with the NSW Department of Education, click here for instructions on how to submit your application.

All other applicants please submit your application by clicking 'Apply Now'.

Note: the selection process will include a range of assessment techniques to assist in determining your suitability for the role. Successful candidates will be required to undertake pre-employment screening for this role which includes a National Criminal History Check.

As a condition of employment, successful candidates not currently employed by the Department must provide a valid Working with Children Check (WWCC) clearance number. Renewal is not required after the WWCC expires, as long as you remain in a non–child-related role. Employer obligations only apply while the WWCC is valid.

Candidates must have Australian work rights (citizens, permanent residents, New Zealand citizens or a valid work visa). Ongoing (permanent) roles are open to Australian citizens and permanent residents and New Zealand citizens, while temporary roles welcome applicants with a visa. 

Closing date Thursday 28th November at 11:59pm.

For role enquiries please contact Jess Moore at and for recruitment process enquirires please contact Elaine Ordell at

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.

A recruitment pool may be created through this recruitment process. A recruitment pool is a group of applicants who have been assessed and identified as suitable for this role, and who may be considered for a range of similar roles, including temporary, term or ongoing roles, over the next 18 months.