Leader Mathematics Professional Learning K-12 (CEO)

• Temporary full-time appointment up 12 October 2025
• Location: Parramatta

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

About the Department

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.

For more information about the Department of Education, please visit NSW Department of Education

About the Mathematics strategy

The NSW Mathematics Strategy aims to deliver the NSW Government’s vision "for every child in NSW to have the necessary maths skills to succeed in life – whether that's managing home budgets or preparing them for the high tech jobs that will be on offer in coming years." This multi-year, cross education cluster program, supports teaching and learning in NSW public schools, helping students develop the mathematical skills and understanding they need to succeed in life with the delivery of five key initiatives and seven underpinning initiatives.

About the role

Leading the development and provision of high quality professional learning for schools, and managing projects to support the implementation of Mathematics Professional learning for Year K-12 to support the NSW Maths Strategy.

How to apply

Please address the selection criteria in relation to the Statement of Duties for the position in your application. Please note that it is a requirement that all candidates submit their applications online. No paper based, email based or late applications will be accepted.

Closing date: 25 July 2022 at 11:59pm.

For role enquiries please contact Cathy Zemaitis on M: 0436 812 168 or via E: Cathy.Zemaitis@det.nsw.edu.au

Please Note: 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.

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

COVID-19 Vaccination certification: The successful candidate for this position will be required to provide evidence of their double vaccination status, or a valid medical contraindication certificate, prior to the department finalising the appointment of the candidate and entry on duty.

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.”

Key Application Responses

• Teaching qualifications and extensive current educational leadership experience.
• Demonstrated understanding of the professional standards and accreditation processes and capacity to manage systems supporting accreditation processes
• Demonstrated superior liaison, consultation and negotiation skills with internal and external stakeholders in a politically sensitive environment
• Demonstrated superior oral and written communication and interpersonal skills and the capacity to apply these to a wide range of reports, submissions and strategic planning
• Extensive knowledge and understanding of curriculum, professional practice, policies, legislation, initiatives and current research in education at state, national and international levels
• Demonstrated successful leadership of change management processes to achieve organisational goals, objectives and priorities
• Superior knowledge of the research and literature and a capacity to apply such knowledge to ensure that a range of evidence based services and support available to schools, networks and across the state
• Superior analytical, planning, and conceptual skills, combined with innovative and creative problem solving skills for the provision of expert advice and the development of innovative solutions and strategies
• Demonstrated capacity to lead staff in implementing the Department’s Aboriginal Education Policy and upholding the Department’s Partnership Agreement with the NSW AECG and to ensure quality outcomes for Aboriginal people.