Assistant Director Gender Equality

Closes: 25 February 2026

Classification: Senior Officer Grade C
Salary: $127,597 - $136,873 plus superannuation
Position No: 66382
Directorate:Education
Advertised (Gazettal date): 11 February 2026
Contact Officer: Jocelyn Perry on Jocelyn.Perry@act.gov.au

Details: This role is an exciting opportunity to support schools to deliver contemporary approaches to gender equality, inclusion and violence prevention. The role will develop school and teacher capability to ensure students have the skills, knowledge, and attitudes to engage in respectful relationships and school cultures foster respect and equality as part of their role in the primary prevention of gender-based violence.

The successful candidate will be part of a team responsible for the implementation of the ACT Education Directorate’s approach to gender equality and inclusion in ACT public schools.  They will be responsible for developing and implementing policy, communications documents, curriculum materials and professional learning that fosters gender equality and inclusion in ACT public schools. They will actively participate in the development of strategies, programs and other supports that will increase the gender equality and violence prevention capability of school- based staff.

We are committed to creating an inclusive environment where people with diverse thoughts, lived experience, and perspectives can thrive and contribute their unique talents to the ACTPS and ACT community. We encourage Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people with disability, people with culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, veterans, younger and older workers, and people with diverse genders, sexes and sexualities to apply.

Eligibility/Other Requirements:

• Qualifications in education or health related fields is preferred.
• Experience in schools, education, sexual health or health policy will be considered highly desirable.

Notes: This is a temporary position available immediately until 04 January 2027 with the possibility of extension up to 12 months and/or permanency.

A Merit Pool will be established from this selection process and will be used to fill vacancies over the next 12 months. Selection may be based on application and referee reports only.

How to Apply: Please provide a written response to the Selection Criteria (maximum two pages), current curriculum vitae and contact details for two referees.

Applications should be submitted via the Apply Now button below.

Where an offer of employment is for a fixed-term period, any related temporary contracts within the Territory will be issued in compliance with the requirements and applicable exceptions outlined in the Fair Work Act.

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Note

This is a temporary position available immediately until 04 January 2027 with the possibility of extension up to 12 months and/or permanency.