Non-School Based Teaching Staff Positions - CEO

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Australia
 
Full job description
TLSW Chief Education Officer CEO (NSBTS) POSITIONS

About the Department of Education
At the NSW Department of Education, we educate and inspire lifelong learners – from early childhood, through schooling to vocational education and training.

We ensure young children get the best start in life by supporting and regulating the early childhood education and care sector. We unlock excellence and unleash the potential of two-thirds of school children in NSW. We’re proudly public and the largest education system in Australia. We nurture opportunities for every learner to develop the skills needed for their chosen career path, helping shape the industries of tomorrow.

We respect and value Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples as First Peoples of Australia.


About the positions available
We currently have CEO opportunities available within the following directorates within the Teaching, Learning and Student Wellbeing division – closing Sunday 10 August 2025 at 11.59pm.

Teaching Learning and Student Wellbeing division: delivers programs and professional learning to enhance teaching practices, strengthen educational and instructional leadership, provide evidence-based curriculum resources, improve student literacy and numeracy, and implement whole-school wellbeing approaches. It also focuses on equitable access to services and ensuring inclusive and safe schools.

Curriculum directorate: leads coordination of special programs and leading the department’s response to the NSW Curriculum Reform supporting curriculum implementation across P-12.

Leader, Online Curriculum Provision (CEO) – Job Reference #: 0000B07R
Leader, Primary Curriculum (CEO) – Job Reference #: 0000B0A9

Inclusion Wellbeing directorate: directorate leads coordination of state-wide strategy, policies and programs to lift student participation, health and wellbeing, outcomes for students with disability, maximising access, inclusion and wellbeing of students in education from P-12.

Leader, Reform Design (CEO) – Job Reference #: 0000B07Y
Leader, Student Health (CEO) – Job Reference #: 0000B082
Leader, Student Participation (CEO) – Job Reference #: 0000B08U
Leader, Student Wellbeing (CEO) – Job Reference #: 0000B08W

Student Support and Specialist Programs directorate: provides state-wide direct support to schools to strengthen accessible and inclusive education practice to maximise wellbeing and learning for students in NSW public schools.

Lead Advisor PHSB (CEO) – Job Reference #: 0000B077
Leader, Psychology Programs and Development (CEO) – Job Reference #: 0000B07W

Student Wellbeing Support directorate: provides direct support to schools to strengthen accessible and inclusive education practice to maximise wellbeing and learning for students in NSW public schools.

Leader, Business Systems (CEO) – Job Reference #: 0000B079
Leader, Inclusion and System Support (CEO) – Job Reference #: 0000B07G
Leader, Wellbeing Systems Support (CEO) – Job Reference #: 0000B08Y

Teaching and Learning Support directorate: develops and delivers evidence-based processional learning, resources and advice that enables schools, teachers and the system to support all learners to effectively access the curriculum to fulfill their potential.

Leader, Capability Building (CEO) – Job Reference #: 0000B07C
Leader, Digital Learning Development (CEO) – Job Reference #: 0000B07D
Leader, EAL/D Education (CEO) – Job Reference #: 0000B07E
Leader, Multicultural Education (CEO) - Job Reference #: 0000B07O
Leader, Literacy Numeracy K-12 (CEO) – Job Reference #: 0000B07N
Leader, Writing in Secondary (CEO) – Job Reference #: 0000B091

How to apply
To apply please click on the below link, where you will be redirected to our job search page. To search for the position/s you wish to apply, insert the 8-digit job reference number into the search bar. To submit your application, please follow the instructions on the relevant job listing.

NON SCHOOL BASED TEACHING STAFF (NSBTS) POSITIONS


Please be advised: The Department may direct you to undertake classroom teaching and lesson preparation as required.

For current NSW public school-based employees or employees who hold right of return to a NSW public school, please confirm in the pre-screening questions that you have discussed this opportunity with your direct supervisor/principal and that they are willing to release you for the required period.

Permanent officers temporarily appointed to Chief Education Officer positions will maintain Right of Return for a period not exceeding twelve months as described in Chief Education Officers – Department of Education) Salaries and Conditions Award 2017.


If you currently hold a temporary NSBTS role, please refer to Advice for current NSBTS considering applying for other positions during their temporary NSBTS appointment.

Existing internal employees are encouraged to refer to the vacation guide for teachers taking up a temporary Non-School Based Teaching Service position.

For all enquiries please contact the NSBTS Recruitment team via nsbtsrecruitment@det.nsw.edu.au

This is a child-related role. As a condition of employment you will be required to provide a Working with Children Check (WWCC) Clearance number and complete a National Criminal Record Check. For more information, click here

We welcome applications from all ages and genders, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, culturally and linguistically diverse groups, the LGBTQIA+ community, veterans, refugees and people with disability. If we can make some adjustments to our recruitment/interview process to better enable you to shine, please contact the Diversity and Inclusion Team (dandi@det.nsw.edu.au) or visit NSW Department of Education Diversity and Inclusion.

E-list: If the selection panel identifies more than one suitable candidate for the role, an E-list may be created from which these suitable candidates may be chosen and directly offered employment in other similar roles that may become available in the future.

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