Classification: Senior Officer Grade C
Salary: $127,597 - $136,873 plus superannuation
Position No: 71999
Directorate: Education
Advertised (Gazettal date): 16 July 2026
Contact Officer: Jessica Summerrell on [email protected]
Details: The Assistant Director Restorative School Communities is responsible for leading the implementation of restorative practices across the directorate, as part of the Positive Behaviour for Learning (PBL) team. The role supports delivery of the Anti‑Bullying Rapid Review (ABRR) Implementation Plan by embedding the National Framework for Addressing Bullying in Schools into practice, with a particular focus on building safe, inclusive, and supportive school environments through restorative approaches. This includes strengthening trauma‑informed and evidence‑based responses to bullying and other harmful behaviours and supporting schools to respond promptly and effectively to incidents in line with national expectations.
Working within the PBL team, the role will drive the development and implementation of a Restorative School Communities approach, ensuring alignment with policy, system processes, and school‑based practices. The position will play a key role in building capability across schools, supporting consistent and locally responsive implementation, and contributing to broader system efforts to improve student wellbeing, behaviour, and engagement.
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 provide a written response to the selection criteria (max 3 pages), 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.
