The NSW Department of Education provides, funds and regulates education services for NSW students from early childhood to secondary school, delivering world-class education through its public schools and providing funding support to non-government schools. We employ, develop and support teachers, leaders and other staff to deliver the best outcomes for students and to advance the wellbeing of Aboriginal people.
About the Role
The Senior Leader will work in partnership with the local Aboriginal Education Consultative Group and the local community to achieve the key accountabilities of the role. The position will also work in collaboration with schools implementing the Connected Communities strategy.
Further information about the Connected Communities Strategy is available at:
https://education.nsw.gov.au/public-schools/connected-communities
The position supports the implementation of strategic initiatives and programs, and provides a communication conduit between the school, Aboriginal families, local agencies and the community.
Please click here for the Role Description
Talent Pool
A talent pool may be created through this recruitment process. A talent pool is a group of candidates who have undergone an assessment process and have been identified as suitable for this role or similar roles for a period of 18 months. Being part of a talent pool means that you may be considered for ongoing or temporary employment for a range of similar roles. This offers exciting opportunities for you to gain a wide range of experiences to build your public service career.
This position is designated for the employment of an Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander person. This initiative is authorised by the Department's Equal Employment Opportunity Management Plan in accordance with Part 9A of the Anti-Discrimination Act 1977.Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander applicants must provide documentation upon appointment. More information can be found in the policy library under Confirmation of Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander Descent.
The Department of Education is the largest provider of public education in Australia with responsibility for delivering high-quality public education to two-thirds of the NSW student population. We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds, including but not limited to Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander people, people of any age or gender, people from culturally and linguistically diverse groups and/or from the LGBTQIA+ community, veterans, refugees, people with disability, people with sensory differences, and neurodiverse people. If we can make some adjustments to our recruitment/interview process to better help you shine, please reach out to the contact person for this recruitment, details listed above. For more information, visit the NSW Department of Education’s Diversity, equity and inclusion webpage.
How to Apply
To apply for this role, please submit in either Word or PDF format:
1. A cover letter (max 2 pages)
- demonstrating how your skills, knowledge and professional experience meet the focus capabilities as outlined in the role description
2. A target question response (maximum 300 words per target question)
- answering the two targeted questions below
3. A current resume (max 5 pages)
- including name, phone number/s and email for two professional referees
4. Copies of your qualifications and/or academic transcripts
Note: it is a requirement that all candidates submit their applications online via iworkfor.nsw. No paper based, email based or late applications will be accepted.
For technical support please contact School Recruitment Support at 1300 863 694.
Information Session
On Thursday, 20 August 2026 at 10:30am the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Recruitment and Advisory team will host an online Yarn Up (information session) about this role. The session will provide a detailed overview of the recruitment process, including applying for the position and interview to build confidence in your application.
To register your interest, please fill out the
registration form or by scanning the QR code below. We will be in touch with further details and the meeting link. Alternatively, you may email the team at
[email protected] with subject line "Yarn Up" noting the job reference number.
Targeted Question 1
Describe how you could assist the Principal in the implementation of the Connected Communities strategy across the school and provide a vital link between the school and the all stake holders of the local Aboriginal community (300 words maximum)
Targeted Question 2
Describe a time when you have observed behaviours which contributed to a misunderstanding between parties. How did you handle the situation? And what was the result?
