Director - Education Futures Institute

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The Capability branch is located in the State Schools Strategy Division. The Capability branch is committed to a thriving and capable workforce equipped with the skills and confidence to support every student to realise their potential. A key part of the Capability branch is the Education Futures Institute (EFI) that delivers high-quality, evidence-informed and equitable capability development for a diverse workforce across key career stages.

The EFI provides high quality, targeted professional learning for staff located in metropolitan, regional, rural and remote locations across the state. The EFI empowers staff with the skills, knowledge and capability to excel in their role.

The role of Director Educational Leadership is offered on a full-time temporary basis, until 30 June 2026, unless otherwise determined.

About the role

As the Director, Educational Leadership, you will be a valued member of the branch leadership team working to ensure the delivery of a coherent and system-wide approach to high quality, targeted capability development for all staff, educators, school and system leaders. In this pivotal role, you will lead a large, dynamic team to ensure the successful delivery of several high-profile EFI Flagship Programs.

The Director reports to the Senior Principal Capability, Education Futures Institute

The ideal applicant is someone who:

• Demonstrates strategic leadership and vision
• Achieves outcomes, works collaboratively and inspires others
• Communicates with and influences stakeholders at all levels
• Fosters healthy and inclusive workplaces, and builds genuine relationships with stakeholders
• Demonstrates an understanding of educational leadership flagship programs

Please refer to the attached role description for the full list of responsibilities and mandatory requirements for this position.

Interested? To Apply

• Attach a brief resume including contact details for 2 referees (referees should be familiar with your relevant work history).
• Attach a written statement (2-page maximum) using minimum 10pt font outlining your suitability for the role in response to the attached role description and within the context of the role as described above.

We welcome all applicants to share any support needed to ensure our recruitment process is inclusive.

Applications remain current for 12 months from the closing date and may be considered for appointment to identical or similar vacancies within the Department.

Applications from recruitment agencies will not be accepted.