Leader Curriculum Initiatives K-12, CEO

NSW Department of Education; Sydney; Hybrid; AUD 150,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

The NSW Department of Education seeks a Leader Curriculum Initiatives K-12 for a temporary full-time Chief Education Officer appointment based in Parramatta, with flexible and hybrid working arrangements. The role focuses on leading the department’s Respectful Relationships Education program and guiding stakeholder engagement to support curriculum implementation across K–12.

You will work with colleagues across the Curriculum Directorate to design high-impact resources and coordinate engagement

Responsibilities

• Lead the department's Respectful Relationships Education program.
• Provide leadership and management of stakeholder engagement activities to support internal and external stakeholder engagement with a focus on complex issues in the curriculum.
• Please be advised: The department may direct you to undertake classroom teaching and lesson preparation as required.

Job description

Leader Curriculum Initiatives K-12 , CEO Temporary full-time appointment until 30 January 2028. Location: Parramatta with flexible and hybrid working arrangements available

About the Department of Education

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 Curriculum Directorate

Curriculum is responsible for supporting the implementation of policies and the design of high-quality, high-impact, evidence-based resources and tools to support curriculum implementation across K -12. The directorate coordinates a range of special programs and leads the department's response to the NSW Curriculum Reform.

About the position

This position leads the department’s Respectful Relationships Education program. The role is responsible for providing leadership and management of stakeholder engagement activities to support internal and external stakeholder engagement with a focus on complex issues in the curriculum.

Please be advised: The department may direct you to undertake classroom teaching and lesson preparation as required.

Closing date: Sunday 1 November 2026 at 11:59pm.

Please Note: Permanent officers temporarily appointed to Chief Education Officer positions will maintain Right of Return for a period not exceeding twelve months as described in Chief Education Officers – Department of Education) Salaries and Conditions Award 2017.

If you currently hold a temporary NSBTS role, please refer to Advice for current NSBTS considering applying for other positions during their temporary NSBTS appointment.

Existing internal employees are encouraged to refer to the vacation guide for teachers taking up a temporary Non-School Based Teaching Service position.

This is a child-related role.

As a condition of employment you will be required to provide a Working with Children Check (WWCC) Clearance number and complete a National Criminal Record Check.

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Salaries and Conditions Award 2017.

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 ( [e-mail] ) or visit NSW Department of Education Diversity and Inclusion.

For all enquiries please contact: James Hoffman via email on [e-mail].

E-list: If the selection panel identifies more than one suitable candidate for the role, an E-list may be created from which these suitable candidates may be chosen and directly offered employment in other similar roles that may become available in the future.