Leader Multimedia Resource Development, CEO

NSW Department of Education; Sydney; Hybrid; AUD 150,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

The NSW Department of Education is seeking a strategic leader to head policy advice and professional support for schools across K-12. This CEO-level role leads projects to implement curriculum across Key Learning Areas, with a mandate to raise educational outcomes and equity.

Based in Parramatta with flexible, hybrid arrangements, the appointment is temporary full-time through to 30 January 2030. Applicants must have extensive policy and program leadership experience within education, strong

Responsibilities

• Lead the provision of high quality policy advice and professional support for schools.
• Manage projects to support the implementation of curriculum across Key Learning Areas for Years K-12.

Job description

Leader Multimedia Resource Development , 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

Leading the provision of high quality policy advice and professional support for schools, and managing projects to support the implementation of curriculum across the Key Learning Areas for Years K-12. 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.

For all enquiries please contact: Pip Welman via email [e-mail]

Closing date

Monday 2 November 2026 at 11:59pm.

Other notes

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. For more information, click here.

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.

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.