Director, Workforce Strategy

Closes: 28 August 2026

Classification: Senior Officer Grade B
Salary: $149,172 - $167,151 plus superannuation
Position No: 66793
Directorate:Education
Advertised (Gazettal date): 21 August 2026
Contact Officer: Nicholas McArthur on Nicholas.McArthur@act.gov.au or (02) 6207 0957

Details: The Education Directorate is seeking a suitably qualified and experienced professional for the role of Director, Workforce Strategy.

The Director, Workforce Strategy is responsible for the development and implementation of the Education Directorate’s workforce strategy as well as a range of key workforce reform programs to ensure that ACT public schools and the Education Support Office have a high-performing workforce that meets the current and future demands of the ACT public education system.

The Director plays a key role in aligning the workforce with the delivery of the Education Directorate’s strategic goals. This includes analysing workforce data to forecast future needs, developing attraction and retention strategies, and ensuring the right skills are in place to meet current and future needs. As part of the People Strategy section, the Director will contribute to the optimisation of workforce planning, enhancing employee engagement, and fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace.

The Director, Workforce Strategy is responsible for leading three teams:

• Workforce Strategy: Lead the development and delivery of the Directorate’s workforce strategy, workforce…