Classification: Senior Officer Grade A
Salary: $172,246 plus superannuation
Position No: 72000
Directorate: Education
Advertised (Gazettal date): 16 July 2026
Contact Officer: Jessica Summerrell on [email protected]
Details: The Senior Director Anti-Bully Rapid Review is responsible for providing strategic leadership and oversight of the directorate’s response to the Anti‑Bullying Rapid Review (ABRR) and delivery of the ABRR Implementation Plan. This role will lead the development and implementation of a comprehensive ABRR Action Plan that aligns directorate policies and practices with the National Framework for Addressing Bullying in Schools by Term 1 2027. The position will ensure a consistent, system‑wide approach to strengthening bullying prevention and response, including embedding trauma‑informed and evidence‑based practices, improving the timeliness and effectiveness of school responses to reported incidents, and supporting the public availability of school policies. The role will also contribute to national awareness and prevention initiatives in line with agreed cross‑jurisdictional commitments.
The Senior Director Anti-Bully Rapid Review will coordinate policy development, stakeholder engagement, and implementation activities across the directorate, ensuring alignment with national obligations and agreed milestones. The role will be responsible for establishing effective governance, monitoring progress, and reporting on outcomes, while building capability across schools to respond to bullying in a consistent and informed manner. This position provides dedicated leadership to drive a coordinated and sustainable approach to bullying prevention and response across the system.
Notes: This is a temporary position available immediately for a period of 12 months, with the possibility of extension up to 12 months. 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 submit a response to the Selection Criteria (maximum 3 pages), a current curriculum vitae and contact details for two referees.
Applications should be submitted .
Note: Under the ACTPS employment framework you may be placed in another role where required for the efficient administration of the service.
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.
The ACT public service is committed to closing the gap, underpinned by the belief that when Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people have a genuine say in the design and delivery of policies, programs and services that affect them, better life outcomes are achieved. More information can be found here ACT Closing the Gap Implementation Plan - ACT Government Transparency Portal.
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This is a temporary position available immediately for a period of 12 months, with the possibility of extension up to 12 months.
