Leader Humanities, CEO

NSW Department of Education; Sydney; Hybrid; AUD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

NSW Department of Education invites applications for Leader Humanities, CEO. This temporary full-time appointment is available for a period up to 30 January 2030. Location: Parramatta with flexible and hybrid working arrangements.

The Humanities Leader oversees English, HSIE, Creative Arts, PDHPE and Languages, guiding curriculum policy and professional learning for years 7–12 to improve student outcomes. The role involves advising on policy design and coordinating curriculum reform efforts.

Qualifications

• Leadership in education settings.
• Experience shaping curriculum policy and resources.
• Ability to design and deliver professional learning.

Responsibilities

• Lead and support Humanities curriculum policy for years 7–12.
• Provide professional learning and resources to teachers.
• Support NSW Curriculum Reform and policy implementation.

Skills

Leadership

Curriculum policy

Professional learning

Stakeholder engagement

Strategy development

Job description

Leader Humanities, CEO Temporary full-time appointment for a period of up to 30 January 2030 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

The Humanities Leader (English, HSIE, Creative Arts, PDHPE and Languages) leads and supports the provision of Humanities curriculum policy and professional learning advice for curriculum years 7-12 in order to improve the educational outcomes for students. For further information about this position, including the statement of duties, please review the position description. Please be advised: The department may direct you to undertake classroom teaching and lesson preparation as required . For current NSW public school based employees or employees who hold right of return to a NSW public school, please confirm in the pre-screening questions that you have discussed this opportunity with your direct supervisor/principal and that they are willing to release you for the required period .

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.

Closing date: Monday 2 November 2026 at 11:59pm

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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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.