Director, Equity, Inclusion & Culture

• Join a leadership group transforming education in NSW, and make a difference to students in NSW  

• Make a meaningful impact on workforce experience, by leading positive workplace culture 

• Ongoing Public Service Senior Executive Band 1 role with a remuneration range of $217,803 - $241,906 per annum 

• Based in Parramatta with flexible working options 

About us 

At the NSW Department of Education, we educate and inspire lifelong learners – from early childhood, through schooling to vocational education and training. 
 
We ensure young children get the best start in life by supporting and regulating the early childhood education and care sector. We unlock excellence and unleash the potential of two-thirds of school children in NSW. We’re proudly public and the largest education system in Australia. We nurture opportunities for every learner to develop the skills needed for their chosen career path, helping shape the industries of tomorrow.  

We respect and value Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples as First Peoples of Australia. 

About the role 

Reporting to the Executive Director, Talent, Capability and Performance, the Director will lead and develop short to mid-term strategies and supporting tactical plans and initiatives to design and deliver organisational culture, engagement and diversity strategies of its workforce to enable the Plan for Public Education.  

The Director, Equity, Inclusion and Culture develops, aligns, delivers, leads and manages the Department’s Diversity workforce strategies and plans with carriage of the Department’s Diversity, Inclusion and Belonging Strategy. The role also has accountability to deliver on the Reconciliation Action Plan, Gender Equity Action Plan, Disability Inclusion Action Plan and other inclusion and diversity programs to create impact and outcomes. 

This is a great opportunity to influence organisational culture, promote inclusive leadership and drive cultural transformation at all levels. 

For more details about this role, please click here to view the Role Description. 

About you 

We are looking for a transformational leader who has successfully delivered diversity workforce strategies in large complex organisations. The successful candidate will have an ability to drive long term change with a commitment to creating a more inclusive, equitable and diverse workplace. 

This is a high-impact, high-visibility role where you will lead with purpose, using your expertise and insights to influence stakeholders at all levels. You are data driven, results oriented and a champion for continuous improvement.  

To be successful in this role, you will have: 

• Demonstrated extensive experience at a senior level in the management in a large complex organisation. 

• 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 

• Appropriate tertiary qualifications in a relevant discipline such as education, business, management, social sciences or communications, and/or equivalent knowledge and experience. 

• Demonstrated understanding of and commitment to the value of public education. 

As a condition of employment, successful candidates who have not previously worked for the department will be required to provide a current Working with Children Check (WWCC) Clearance number. This option would allow the WWCC to naturally expire without further communication needed with the employee. The employer obligations under the WWCC would apply for duration of the WWCC’s validity (up to 5 years). 

Interested? 

To apply for this role, please submit an online application and attach your resume along with a cover letter which describes how your capabilities, knowledge and experience make you the best person for this role. 

Applications Close: 11:59pm on Monday, 21 April 2025  

Contact: For enquiries about the recruitment of this role, please contact Devy Ahuja at executiverecruitment@det.nsw.edu.au 

Please note:  

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 (dandi@det.nsw.edu.au) or visit NSW Department of Education Diversity and Inclusion. 

A talent pool may be created for future ongoing and temporary roles and is valid for a period of up to 18 months. Candidates on a talent pool may be chosen and directly offered employment in other or similar roles (ongoing or term) in the near future.