Executive Director, Early Childhood Outcomes

• Join a leadership group transforming education in NSW, and make a difference to students in NSW
• Drive improved outcomes for all children through high quality early childhood education and care. This includes policy development and program delivery to improve quality across the sector; lift child learning, development and wellbeing outcomes; and support participation through inclusive, culturally responsive services which support all children to thrive.  
• An opportunity to spearhead initiatives within Early Childhood Education and Care that enhance education outcomes for Aboriginal children and their families.
• Ongoing Public Service Senior Executive Band 2 role with a remuneration range of $306,487 - $342,641 per annum
• Based in Parramatta with flexible work 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

The Executive Director, Quality, Participation & Connections leads critical work to drive improved outcomes for all children through high quality early childhood education and care (ECEC).  This includes policy development and program delivery to improve quality across the sector; lift child learning, development and wellbeing outcomes; and support participation through inclusive, culturally responsive services which support all children to thrive.

The primary focus of the role is the design and delivery of early childhood education programs that lift learning and development outcomes.  The role will champion and advance culturally responsive and Aboriginal-led ECEC through policy and program delivery which ensure all Aboriginal children, and their families are supported to enrol in quality, culturally inclusive ECEC where their culture is celebrated, and children can flourish.

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About you

As an experienced leader you will join an executive team focused on driving improved ways of working to deliver meaningful and long-lasting impact. You will be collaborative, courageous, agile, and disciplined about delivering outcomes for the students of NSW.

Your leadership will shape transformative policies and innovative program delivery.  You will spearhead initiatives that enhance educational outcomes and foster nurturing environments for our youngest learners.

In this pivotal role, you will collaborate with stakeholders, drive strategic planning, and implement evidence-based programs that empower educators and families. If you are a visionary with a commitment to early childhood development and a proven track record in policy advocacy, we invite you to lead the charge in creating a brighter future for children and communities. Apply now to make a lasting impact!

To be successful in this role, you will have:

• Appropriate tertiary qualifications in a relevant discipline such as education, business, management, social sciences or communications, and/or equivalent knowledge and experience. 
• Hold a valid clearance to work with children (Working with Children Check).
• Demonstrated understanding of and commitment to the value of public education.
• 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. 

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 Tuesday, 26 November 2024.

Contact: For enquiries about the recruitment of this role, please contact Zara Weiss – 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.