Executive Director - State-wide Initiatives (Wellbeing)

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Are you a strategic leader with a passion for driving equity and impact across the education system?

As Executive Director, you will lead statewide initiatives that place student wellbeing, inclusion and engagement at the heart of education reform. You will shape and deliver strategic policy solutions that support equitable outcomes for all students across Queensland, and collaborate with schools, regions and stakeholders to drive system-wide improvement in wellbeing, culture and achievement.

Join a leadership team committed to delivering lasting change for every student, in every classroom, every day.

Make a lasting impact on student wellbeing across Queensland!

Join us as Executive Director, Statewide Initiatives and play a key leadership role in shaping equitable, inclusive and high-performing education systems.

• Lead the design and delivery of state-wide strategic initiatives that put student wellbeing at the centre of education reform.
• Champion a culture of inclusion, engagement and excellence for every learner—from early childhood through to school completion.
• Drive cross-system collaboration to improve student outcomes in wellbeing, culture, safety, and learning.
• Translate strategy into action by leading innovative, evidence-based solutions that address complex challenges at scale.
• Influence and shape government policy with a strong equity lens, ensuring every student can thrive regardless of background or circumstance.
• Engage deeply with school communities, education leaders, and sector partners to co-design and implement meaningful change.
• Represent the Department of Education at the highest levels—advising, influencing and advocating for student wellbeing and success.
• Inspire and lead high-performing teams in a dynamic, fast-paced environment that values courage, compassion and outcomes.
  
  
  

Interested? To Apply:

• Attach a brief resume including contact details for 2 referees (referees should have an understanding of your relevant work history)
• Attach a 1-page written statement about how your achievements and capabilities meet the requirements of the role
  
  
  

We welcome all applicants to share any support needed to ensure our recruitment process is inclusive.

Applications remain current for 12 months from the closing date and may be considered for appointment to identical or similar vacancies within the Department.

Applications from recruitment agencies will not be accepted.

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