Manager, Problematic and/or Harmful Sexualised Behaviours

Manager, Problematic and/or Harmful Sexualised Behaviours

At the NSW Department of Education, we educate and inspire lifelong learners – from early childhood, through schooling to vocational education and training.

• Temporary Full-Time opportunity until 30 June 2025 with a possibility of a 3 year extension
• Location: We offer a flexible working arrangement, with an expectation to attend our Parramatta head office
• Salary from $125,693 to $138,510 plus employer Superannuation contribution and annual leave loading

About Child Wellbeing and Mental Health Services (CWMHS)

Child Wellbeing and Mental Health Services (CWMHS) delivers targeted student support in areas such as child protection, disability, mental health, and complex needs. The service aims to better align and coordinate psychological and child protection services in schools, respond effectively to urgent local issues, and promote best practice in service delivery.

About the role

This leadership role within the Child Wellbeing Unit oversees a team dedicated to supporting schools in managing incidents of problematic and/or harmful sexualised behaviours (PHSB). The role plays a critical part in guiding schools with expert advice, timely intervention, and education to ensure student safety and wellbeing.

Responsibilities:

• Drive the development of PHSB-related resources, policies, and training that reflect best practice and meet school and student needs.
• Monitor and report on PHSB trends and performance data to support service improvements.
• Contribute to quality assurance, professional development, and ongoing improvement of learning programs and service delivery.
• Review and document cases to evaluate student outcomes, systemic practices, assess agency collaboration, legislative and policy issues.
• Foster strong relationships with school staff, principals and external stakeholders (including parents and carers when required)

For further information please click here to view the role description

About you

We’re seeking a dynamic, compassionate and strategic leader who has extensive background in child protection, education, social work or a related field. You will demonstrate:

• Proven stakeholder engagement, building trusting relationships with various stakeholders
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills to deliver high-quality advice, briefings and resources
• Understanding of safety management and ability to implement effective response strategies.
• Experience working in a sensitive, high-stakes and complex environment
• Strong understanding of trauma-informed care and best practices in managing problematic and harmful sexualised behaviours.

Key Knowledge and Experience

• 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.

Essential requirements of the role

• Hold a valid clearance to work with children (Working with Children Check) for paid employment.

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

Benefits

• Flexible working arrangements
• 35 hour working week
• Competitive, salary sacrificing, employer’s contribution to superannuation and annual leave loading
• Flex Leave entitlements, generous holidays & leave conditions
• Opportunities for advancement and mobility across the Department to support your career growth

How to apply

Attach a resume (maximum 5 pages) and a cover letter (maximum 2 pages) outlining how you meet the requirements and capabilities of this role as well as providing answers to the 2 pre-screening questions below:

Targeted Question 1

Please describe a time when you’ve successfully managed a range of stakeholders with varying perspectives through a complex and challenging situation. What actions did you take?

Targeted Question 2

Describe how you have developed resources or tools to build your teams capability and support them in their role? 

Please refer to the Applicant’s Guide to Applying to assist you with your application.

If you are an existing Education Support Staff (corporate staff) with the NSW Department of Education, click here for instructions on how to submit your application.

All other applicants please submit your application by clicking ‘Apply Now’.

Note: the selection process will include a range of assessment techniques to assist in determining your suitability for the role. Successful candidates will be required to undertake pre-employment screening for this role which includes a National Criminal History Check.

This is a child-related role. As a condition of employment you will be required to provide a valid Working with Children Check (WWCC) Clearance number (for paid employment). Visit the website for more information.

Closing date:  Monday 14th April 2025 at 11:59pm.

For role enquiries please contact David Withers at david.withers7@det.nsw.edu.au and for recruitment process enquiries please contact Jenny Nguyen at jenny.nguyen199@det.nsw.edu.au

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 recruitment pool may be created through this recruitment process. A recruitment pool is a group of applicants who have been assessed and identified as suitable for this role, and who may be considered for a range of similar roles, including temporary, term or ongoing roles, over the next 18 months.