Assistant Director Community and Pathways

Closes: 18 August 2026

Classification: Senior Officer Grade C
Salary: $127,597 - $136,873 plus superannuation
Position No: 72012
Directorate:Education
Advertised (Gazettal date): 11 August 2026
Contact Officer: Andrew Kerr-Stevens on Andrew.Kerr-Stevens@act.gov.au or 0422 064 641

Details: The Assistant Director - Community and Pathways is responsible for leading the development, coordination and continuous improvement of education, training and employment pathways for young people engaged in Flexible Education. Through strategic partnerships with schools, training providers, industry, community organisations and government agencies, the role translates relationships into meaningful opportunities that improve engagement, builds skills and supports successful transitions to further education, training and employment.

Working as part of the Flexible Education leadership team, the role contributes to organisational priorities by designing innovative pathway initiatives that respond to workforce needs and goals.  The Assistant Director -Community and Pathways ensures opportunities are trauma-informed, strengths-based and culturally responsive, recognising the complex needs of young people experiencing educational disengagement, mental health challenges, justice involvement, housing instability and other barriers to participation.

The role requires strategic thinking, sound judgement and strong stakeholder engagement to build sustainable partnerships…