Director, HR Human Capital Management

NSW Department of Education; Parramatta; Hybrid; AUD 255,000 - 281,000; Full time

Job summary

NSW Department of Education is seeking a Director, HR Human Capital Management to lead the HCM program and drive business transformation across NSW public education. The role oversees change management and technical delivery, ensuring successful transitions to optimal technology solutions.

The ideal candidate will have extensive experience with large-scale HR/HCM initiatives, strong stakeholder engagement, and a commitment to Aboriginal education policy while partnering with senior leadership to

Qualifications

• Demonstrated extensive experience leading large-scale HR and/or HCM programs.
• Proven track record delivering HR/HCM systems in complex organisations.
• Senior leadership experience managing diverse teams in large organisations.
• Knowledge of Aboriginal Education Policy and partnerships with NSW AECG.
• Tertiary qualifications in education, business, management or related fields.
• Commitment to the value of public education.

Responsibilities

• Lead tactical plans and delivery of the Human Capital Management project.
• Direct change management and technology delivery for successful transformation.
• Ensure alignment with department needs and stakeholder engagement across senior leadership.

Skills

HR leadership

HCM programs

Senior leadership

Aboriginal Education Policy

Public education values

Strategic change management

Education

Relevant tertiary qualifications in education/business/management

Job description

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Job Category: Senior Executive/ management

Employment Fill Type: Temporary

Location: Parramatta, NSW, AU, 2150 Eveleigh, NSW, AU, 2015 Macquarie Park, NSW, AU, 2113

Description

• Join a leadership group transforming education in NSW, and make a difference to students in NSW
• Public Service senior executive band 1 role with a remuneration range of $255,301 - $280,995 per annum
• Full time, Term role up to 30 March 2029 (with the possibility of extension)
• Based in Macquarie Park, Parramatta and South Eveleigh 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 Director, HR Human Capital Management leads the tactical plans and the delivery of the Human Capital Management (HCM) project to ensure that program activities align with the needs of the department. The role oversees program implementation with a focus on delivering business transformation and directs change management and technical delivery to ensure a successful transition to optimal technology solutions.

About you

Our ideal candidate will possess deep experience in leading and managing large-scale Human Capital Management programs with a proven track record of successful delivery of system transformation initiatives within tight timeframes.

You will be a strong people leader with the ability to engage with senior stakeholders and build credible working relationships across the department. Strong problem solving and analytical skills are essential to drive operational performance and respond effectively to evolving business needs.

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.

To be successful in this role, you will have:

• Demonstrated extensive experience in leading large-scale HR and/or Human Capital Management (HCM) programs.
• Proven track record and history of successful delivery of HR/HCM systems.
• Demonstrated senior leadership experience of diverse teams within 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).

Applications Close

11:59pm on Wednesday, 25 November 2026

Contact

For enquiries about the recruitment of this role, please contact Zea Vargas, Executive Officer, HR Human Capital Management – [e-mail]

Please note

We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds, including but not limited to Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander people, people of any age or gender, people from culturally and linguistically diverse groups and/or from the LGBTQIA+ community, veterans, refugees, people with disability, people with sensory differences, and neurodiverse people. If we can make some adjustments to our recruitment/interview process to better help you shine, please reach out to the contact person for this recruitment, details listed above. For more information, visit the NSW Department of Education’s Diversity, equity and inclusion webpage .

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.