Director Out of Home Care and Child Protection

Closes: 26 October 2026

Classification: Health Professional Level 5
Salary: $149,172 - $167,151 plus superannuation
Position No: 68688
Directorate:Education
Advertised (Gazettal date): 12 October 2026
Contact Officer: Andrew Stead on Andrew.Stead@act.gov.au

Details: The Director, working closely with the Senior Director, has responsibility supporting ACT public schools to: provide subject matter expertise and support to schools on the engagement and wellbeing of students in out-of-home care & the Youth Justice system and to collaborate with teams within Education Support Office and external agencies i.e. Flexible Education, Mackillop House, CYPS, AFP, CAMHS, PCYC, ACT Together etc. This role focuses on professional development, advocacy, expert advice and support to build the capability of professionals in schools who work with children and young people in out-of-home care, ensuring that education is at the centre of decisions made about their care, placement and future. A knowledge of trauma sensitive strategies to support students is essential.

This role reports to the Senior Director Targeted School Support, including day to day reporting obligations, to ensure a consistency in approach across all students facing support services.

The position requires a person with exceptional leadership and management skills including knowledge and expertise in directorate policies and advice to Government. Ideally, the successful candidate will have school leadership experience and excellent stakeholder engagement.

Eligibility/Other Requirements:

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