Director - Digital Education | Full-time Temporary with a Possibility of Permanency

Closes: 01 September 2026

Classification: Senior Officer Grade B
Salary: $149,172 - $167,151 plus superannuation
Position No: 36640
Directorate: Education
Advertised (Gazettal date): 25 August 2026
Contact Officer: EmmaJ Davidson on EmmaJ.Davidson@act.gov.au or (02) 6205 9756

Details: The Director, Digital Education (Digital Pedagogies, Artificial Intelligence and Online Safety) provides strategic leadership for the Directorate's digital learning agenda, supporting system-wide improvement in teaching, learning and student wellbeing through the effective, safe and ethical use of digital technologies.

The position leads the development and implementation of policy, strategy, professional learning and change initiatives relating to digital pedagogies, generative artificial intelligence, digital citizenship and online safety across ACT public schools.

Operating in a complex and rapidly evolving environment, the Director provides expert strategic advice to senior executives, school leaders and government stakeholders on emerging technologies, digital innovation, cyber and online safety risks, and educational technology reform. The position drives cross-directorate collaboration to ensure digital education initiatives align with the Directorate's strategic priorities and legislative responsibilities.

The Director leads a specialist team and is responsible for fostering a culture of innovation, evidence-based practice, continuous improvement and system-wide capability development.

Eligibility/Other Requirements:

• Education experience is considered as an asset but is not a mandatory requirement for this role.
• This position requires a Working with Vulnerable People Check. For further information on Working with Vulnerable People registration refer to - Apply for or renew a WWVP registration - Access Canberra
• This position does not require a pre-employment medical.

Note: This is a temporary position available immediately until 31 December 2027, with the possibility of extension up to 12 months and/or permanency.

A mixture of office-based and flexible conditions applies to this position.

How to Apply: Interested candidates should submit a two-page application addressing the Selection Criteria and a current Curriculum Vitae (including the contact details of 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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Note

This is a temporary position available immediately until 31 December 2027, with the possibility of extension up to 12 months and/or permanency.