The Digital Strategy, Services & Transformation (DSST) Branch offers services to the Directorate, assisting in the identification, development, and management of appropriate information and technical resources for both corporate and school staff. Our responsibilities encompass managing and offering guidance on records, copyright, ICT programs, teaching and learning systems, business, and administration systems, as well as associated policies and procedures. This is a critical leadership role responsible for driving the implementation of the Schools Unique Student Identifier (USI) project across the ACT Education Directorate. This nationally significant reform will assign a lifelong education identifier to every student, requiring careful coordination across legal, policy, ICT, school operations, and Commonwealth stakeholders. While the role does not include line management responsibilities, it demands strong leadership through influence. You will guide multiple stakeholder groups through a complex and evolving landscape — aligning priorities, clarifying roles, managing risks, and ensuring ACT meets its legislative, technical, and operational obligations within tight national timeframes. We are committed to creating an inclusive environment where people with diverse thoughts, lived experience, and perspectives can thrive and contribute their unique talents to the ACTPS and ACT community. We encourage Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people with disability, people with culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, veterans, younger and older workers, and people with diverse genders, sexes and sexualities to apply. Eligibility/Other Requirements: Experience with the following is highly desirable but not required. Project management certification (e.g. PRINCE2, AgilePM, PMP). Experience working in education policy, privacy law, or public sector reform. Familiarity with API integrations, student administration systems, or national education data initiatives. Notes: This is a temporary position available immediately for a period of up to 12 months with the possibility of permanency. Selection may be based on application and referee reports only. A Merit Pool will be established from this selection process and will be used to fill vacancies over the next 12 months. How to Apply: Please submit a two-page pitch responding to the Selection Criteria along with your curriculum vitae and two current referees. Applications should be submitted via the Apply Now button below. Applicants should note that a Joint Selection Committee (JSC) established in accordance with the collective/enterprise agreement provisions will assess all applications for this position. LI-DNI Note This is a temporary position available immediately for a period of up to 12 months with the possibility of permanency.