Closes: 20 May 2025
Classification: Director School Improvement
Salary: $257,029 plus superannuation
Position No: 68967
Directorate: Education
Advertised (Gazettal date): 06 May 2025
Contact Officer: Angela Spence on or (02) 6207 8330
Details : The Executive Education Leader, Curriculum, Pedagogy and Assessment (EEL CPA) is accountable for policy development, strategic planning, and system leadership across curriculum, pedagogy, and assessment, focusing on delivery of the Strong Foundations reform projects.
The role provides expert advice and ongoing support to the Minister, Director-General, Senior Executive, and Executive Governance Committee on strategic policy and operational areas, including in teaching and learning, from early childhood education through to Year 12.
As a leader in the Service Delivery and Design Group, the EEL CPA contributes to the design and delivery of significant school and system improvement initiatives aligned with the Directorate’s Strategic Plan and whole-of-government priorities.
The EEL CPA has responsibility for the strategic oversight, professional supervision and line management of the Curriculum, Pedagogy and Assessment Taskforce, a two-year branch structure designed to strengthen curriculum, pedagogy, and assessment in ACT schools through delivery of Strong Foundations projects.
The EEL CPA provides oversees functions to support high-quality education services, ensuring schools and school communities receive the necessary guidance, resources, and professional learning to deliver high-quality education for all ACT public school students. The role also oversees the administration of funding of learning and teaching services to schools to enhance their capacity and effectiveness.
Eligibility/Other Requirements
This is position falls under the Teacher and School Leaders Enterprise Agreement. Prior to commencing this role, a current registration issued under the Working with Vulnerable People (Background Checking) Act 2011 is required. For further information on Working with Vulnerable People registration refer to - minimum of four years full time (or equivalent) tertiary study leading to the award of a recognised school teaching qualification. Current professional teaching registration with the ACT Teacher Quality Institute (TQI) (or eligibility to obtain).
The ACT Public Service (ACTPS) Executive Capabilities are a way of describing the behaviours that characterise successful ACTPS executives and the values and personal attributes that support these behaviours. They also provide an integrated and consistent means of assisting executives to identify developmental needs and achieve significant and measurable growth in areas such as leadership, strategic vision and effective management.
Leads and values people
* Motivates and develops people
* Values diversity and respects individuals
* Builds a culture of improving practice
Shapes strategic thinking
* Inspires a sense of purpose and direction
* Encourages innovation and engages with risk
* Thinks broadly and develops solutions
Achieves results with integrity
* Develops organisational capability to deliver results
* Manages resources wisely and with probity
* Progresses evidence-based policies and procedures
* Shows sound judgement, is responsive and ethical
Fosters collaboration
* Listens and communicates with influence
* Engages effectively across government
* Builds and maintains key relationships
Exemplifies citizen, community and service focus
* Understands, anticipates and evaluates client needs
* Creates partnerships and co-operation
* Works to improve outcomes
Where a school-based school leader is successful in their application, please note that you will need to coordinate with your Executive Education Leader to take the equivalent period of leave.
Note: This is a temporary position available for a period of 12 months with the possibility of extension for 12 months. A Merit Pool will be established from this selection process and will be used to fill vacancies over the next 12 months. 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.
How to Apply: Applications should include a maximum two-page pitch against the Executive Capabilities and a current curriculum vitae with the details of two referees. Applications must be submitted through the ACT Jobs website.
Applications should be submitted via the Apply Now Button below.
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This is a temporary position available for a period of 12 months with the possibility of extension for 12 months. #J-18808-Ljbffr