Director Gender Equality in Schools

Closes: 20 October 2026

Classification: Senior Officer Grade B
Salary: $149,172 - $167,151 plus superannuation
Position No: 45554
Directorate:Education
Advertised (Gazettal date): 13 October 2026
Contact Officer: Rebecca Bray on Rebecca.Bray@act.gov.au or (02) 6207 6341

Details: This role is an exciting opportunity to lead a team responsible for the detailed development and implementation of the ACT Education Directorate’s approach to gender equality and inclusion in ACT public schools.  The successful candidate will develop the policy setting that fosters gender equality and inclusion in ACT public schools, along with professional learning, strategies, programs and other supports that will increase the gender equality and inclusion capability of school-based staff.

They will lead a team of coaches who will support schools to deliver contemporary gender and inclusion practice and develop teacher capability to ensure students have the skills, knowledge, and attitudes to engage in respectful relationships and to reject attitudes and/or behaviours that lead to gender-based violence in our community. They will work closely with schools to ensure that respectful relationships, sexuality and consent education meets student needs.

They will also work closely with community-based organisations and experts who provide support on contemporary issues of gender equality and inclusion. The team will host events and gather student voice to ensure that the ap…