The Director Office of the Executive Director has a pivotal leadership role — one that demands strong governance expertise, exceptional stakeholder management, and a keen understanding of departmental priorities. As Director, you will be responsible for managing the business operations and ensuring the program is strategically aligned, well-governed, and positioned to deliver successful outcomes for its stakeholders. You will work closely with the Director, Delivery to provide high level support and advice to Executive Director, the Assistant Director-General Strategy and Performance and the senior leadership team. Your understanding of public service governance and processes coupled with a strategic understanding of departmental priorities will play a key role in influencing program success and driving positive outcomes.
About Us
The Department of Education is dedicated to building an inclusive and diverse workforce that reflects the community and schools we support by treating everyone with respect and dignity. This starts with recruitment and selection. The methods of assessing suitability in the recruitment process may vary. This includes making reasonable adjustments to support applicants at all stages of the process and employee lifecycle.
About The Role
Responsibilities include, but not limited to;
- Apply your extensive public-sector experience to shape and embed strong governance, assurance, risk management, and decision-making systems and processes aligned with departmental frameworks, policy and procedure.
- Provide strategic direction and operational leadership to the Office of the ED, ensuring the office functions effectively and meets organisational priorities.
- Lead and manage a team, ensuring alignment with overall program goals and fostering a high-performing, collaborative environment.
- Liaise with internal and external stakeholders, representing the ED in various meetings and forums.
- Ensure effective communication and coordination between the Office of the ED, Office of the ADG, senior leadership, and other key stakeholders.
- Lead the development and management of budget and milestone reporting for the program.
- Prepare and review complex documentation for boards and committees, ensuring clarity, strategic insight, and alignment with departmental standards.
- Lead communications that keep leadership and stakeholders informed and engaged.
- Thrive in a fast-paced, evolving environment—anticipating emerging issues, changing your approach where needed, and constantly scanning for opportunities to add value to the department's strategic direction.
Please refer to the attached role description for any mandatory requirements for this position.
How To Apply
- Please attach a brief resume including contact details for 2 referees (referees should have an understanding of your relevant previous work history); and
- A 1-pg written statement about how your achievements and capabilities meet the requirements of the role.
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.
When working in regulated employment an employee must have a current Working with Children Clearance (blue card) issued by Blue Card Services.
Salary rate shown is reflective of full-time (1.0 FTE).
The Department of Education is a family inclusive workplace. Click here to find out more about our Inclusion and Diversity strategies.
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