Director, Educational Leadership, Bathurst

Job Description Full‑time temporary role for up to 2 years (with the possibility of extension or conversion to ongoing employment). Join a leadership group transforming education in NSW and make a difference to students in NSW. A value driven organisation that supports flexible working and offers a work‑life balance. Public Service senior executive band 1 role with a remuneration range of $255,878 – $280,824 per annum. Based in Bathurst with flexible work options. About Us Our purpose in Education is to equip young people to lead rewarding lives in a complex and rapid‑changing world. This is important because the learners of today are the foundation of a prosperous Australia tomorrow. To support our young people to thrive, we must ensure we are one of the best education systems in the world. This means building a system focused on student outcomes, and a system that offers a great place to work. Explore the Department of Education website for more information. We respect and value Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples as First Peoples of Australia. About The Role The Director, Educational Leadership has a key strategic role in supporting the continuous improvement of principals and schools in NSW public schools to ensure that the work of schools is evidence‑based and responsive to the needs of all students from preschool to year 12. Key responsibilities include:
- Developing professional relationships with principals that are collegial, constructive, informed and insightful.
- Spending significant time with individual principals to gain a deep understanding of the challenges and student and staff improvement opportunities at each school.
- Acting as a critical member of the leadership team responsible for the delivery of educational outcomes that align with the Department’s strategy and put students and young people at the centre of all decision making. About You You are a leader who achieves outstanding results with your people and can bring our values of Service, Excellence, Equity, Accountability, Trust and Integrity into everything you do. You will join an executive team focused on driving improved ways of working to deliver meaningful and long‑lasting impact. You are a seasoned people leader with a strong track record in managing stakeholder relationships and the knowledge and capacity to provide outstanding leadership and foster excellence in research, education and training. We’re building a better education system, one of the highest‑performing systems in the world. If you want to make a positive difference to the lives of hundreds of thousands of students, and are excited about embarking on a reform journey, this is the opportunity for you. Qualifications
- Appropriate tertiary qualifications in education.
- Significant experience in managing and building strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
- Knowledge of and commitment to implementing the Department’s Aboriginal Education Policy and upholding the Department’s Partnership Agreement with the NSW AECG and ensuring quality outcomes for Aboriginal people.
- Hold a valid clearance to work with children (Working with Children Check).
- Demonstrated understanding of and commitment to the values of public education.
- Evidence of ability to evaluate situations and information, combined with the ability to consult with others to inform, facilitate and expedite decision making.
- Highly developed interpersonal, negotiation, written and oral communication skills. EEO Statement 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 you need adjustments to our recruitment or interview process to help you shine, please reach out to the contact person above. Contact For enquiries about the recruitment of this role, please contact Lisa Muir – Applications close: 11:59pm Monday, 8 June 2026. #J-18808-Ljbffr Apply on Kit Job: kitjobau.com/job/3q7rqk