Position Information
The NSW Department of Education provides, funds and regulates education services for NSW students from early childhood to secondary school, delivering world-class education through its public schools and providing funding support to non-government schools. We employ, develop and support teachers, leaders and other staff to deliver the best outcomes for students and to advance the wellbeing of Aboriginal people.
About the Role:
The Senior Leader will work in partnership with the local Aboriginal Education Consultative Group and the local community to achieve the key accountabilities of the role. The position will also work in collaboration with schools implementing the Connected Communities strategy.
Further information about the Connected Communities Strategy is available at:
https://education.nsw.gov.au/public-schools/connected-communities
The position supports the implementation of strategic initiatives and programs, and provides a communication conduit between the school, Aboriginal families, local agencies and the community.
Please click here for the Role Description
Talent Pool
A talent pool may be created through this recruitment process. A talent pool is a group of candidates who have undergone an assessment process and have been identified as suitable for this role or similar roles for a period of 18 months. Being part of a talent pool means that you may be considered for ongoing or temporary employment for a range of similar roles. This offers exciting opportunities for you to gain a wide range of experiences to build your public service career.
Special Notes
The Department of Education is the largest provider of public education in Australia with responsibility for delivering high-quality public education to two-thirds of the NSW student population. We welcome applications from all ages and genders, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, 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 (dandi@det.nsw.edu.au) or visit NSW Department of Education Diversity and Inclusion
How to Apply
To apply for this role, please submit in either Word or PDF format:
1. A cover letter (max 2 pages)
• demonstrating how your skills, knowledge and professional experience meet the focus capabilities as outlined in the role description
2. A target question response (maximum 300 words per target question)
• answering the two targeted questions below
3. A current resume (max 5 pages)
• including name, phone number/s and email for two professional referees
4. Copies of your qualifications and/or academic transcripts
Note: it is a requirement that all candidates submit their applications online via iworkfor.nsw. No paper based, email based or late applications will be accepted.
If you are successfully progressed to interview, you will be required to provide
1. Proof of Identity information
3. Declaration for child-related work
Information Session
On Wednesday, 16th July 2025 at 11am Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Recruitment and Advisory (ATSIRA) will host an online Yarn Up (information session) about this role. The session will provide a detailed overview of the recruitment process, including applying for the position and interview to build confidence in your application.
To register your interest, please fill out the registration form here or by scanning the QR code below. We will be in touch with further details and the meeting link. Alternatively, you may email the ATSIRA team at AboriginalEmployment@det.nsw.edu.au with subject line "Yarn Up" noting the job reference number.