Executive Director - People and Workplace Relations

The position

Reporting directly to the Principal, this executive leadership role is responsible for the strategic direction and operational leadership of the School’s people, workplace culture, human resources and industrial relations functions.

As a member of the Executive Leadership Team, the role ensures that CGGS attracts, develops and retains high-performing staff, while fostering a values-aligned culture that supports wellbeing, engagement and professional growth.

A defining component of the role is leadership of the School’s employee value proposition, ensuring the School continues to be an employer of choice, attracting, developing and retaining excellent staff in the teaching and professional domains.

The role provides authoritative advice to the Principal and Board on workforce strategy, industrial relations, organisational capability, and people-related risk, ensuring that workforce considerations are embedded across the School’s operations, culture and governance.

This is a full-time, 5-year contract position to commence in January 2027. A full position description can be found on the Employment page of our website: https://www.cggs.act.edu.au/careers

Working at CGGS: The details
Your place. Your purpose. Your possible.Read the Careers booklet here.

Your key benefits:

• Competitive remuneration packages
• Discounted fees.
• Free onsite gym and heated pool.
• Salary sacrifice options.
• Employee Assistance Program.
• Flu vaccinations.

Your professional advancement:

• Authentic and practical leadership development opportunities.
• Significant time allowances for leadership positions.
• A generous professional learning budget.
• Support for Graduate teachers.
• Pathways to Experienced Teacher and HALT certification.
• Opportunities to be part of committees to learn and grow.
• Annual TQI accredited courses and compliance training.
• Active research and conference presentation opportunities.
• Formal appraisal process for professional development and career advancement.
• First Aid training.

How to apply

Your application package should include the following information.

1: Cover letter
Please provide a brief statement (one page) outlining what you would bring to this position, what you would expect to achieve in the role and reflect on your experience in relation to the role responsibilities.

2: Curriculum Vitae

• Contact information
• Employment history and subjects taught
• Education and qualifications
• Other skills and achievements
• Citizenship or confirmation of right to work in Australia

3: Referee details
Please include the contact information of three referees, including your current line manager. Referees will be contacted after interviews have taken place and only after prior consultation with you.

4: Submit your application
Submit your application via the online application form on the Employment page of our website https://www.cggs.act.edu.au/careers Queries regarding this position should be directed via email to employment@cggs.act.edu.au

Attachments:

• Executive Director People and Workplace Relations - Position Description July 26.pdf

Canberra Girls Grammar School (see more jobs from this school)

DEAKIN, ACT

http://www.cggs.act.edu.au
Principal: Terrie Jones

Affiliation: Anglican
Teaching Level: Combined
Gender: Girl

1300 Students
138 Teaching Staff
116 Non-Teaching Staff

Multi Campus

Boarding School

Offers IB

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Canberra Girls Grammar School (CGGS) is an independent, non-selective Anglican school with an enrolment of approximately 1,300 students. Spread over two campuses, the School is co-educational from Early Learning to the end of Year 3 and girls only from Years 4 to 12. Boarding facilities are available for girls in Years 7 to 12. Established in 1926 by the Sisters of the Church, led by Mother Emily Ayckbowm, CGGS is the oldest private day and boarding school in the ACT.