Job Description
Closes: 12 May 2026
Classification: Senior Officer Grade B
Salary: $149,172 - $167,151 plus superannuation
Position No: 71254
Directorate: Education
Advertised (Gazettal date): 05 May 2026
Contact Officer: Bec Nicholls on [email protected] or (02) 6207 2616
Details: The Director, HR Systems and Compliance, supports the Directorate and the Senior Director, Recruitment by delivering operational recruitment services and workforce planning for ACT Public Schools and the Education Support Office.
The Recruitment team within People and Performance Branch provides education employment support to strengthen student outcomes through a skilled, high‑performing workforce. The team delivers advice and operational support across staff recruitment and deployment, position establishment and resource management, staff movements, conditions of service and staff entitlements. The role also oversees workforce profile management, supporting principals, schools and business areas to manage their workforce in alignment with approved staffing structures.
The Director, HR Systems and Compliance is one of three Directors within Recruitment that works collaboratively across the team. Key areas of focus include:
Providing high‑level advice and operational support on recruitment and deployment, establishment management, resource allocation, staff movement, and conditions of service and entitlements.
Leading centralised recruitment offers and onboarding for all school‑based vacancies and positions ensuring alignment with workforce strategy, service delivery priorities, legislative requirements, and best‑practice recruitment standards.
Managing regulatory processes, including Teacher Quality Institute professional registration and Working with Vulnerable People registration.
Leading the design and delivery of HR request management systems and recruitment databases to provide streamlined experiences for schools and applicants who engage with recruitment services.
Overseeing day‑to‑day operational recruitment activities, including the use and analysis of data to support the Directorate’s teacher attraction and retention strategy.
Note: This is a temporary position available immediately for a period of 12 months with possibility of permanency.A Merit Pool will be established from this selection process and will be used to fill vacancies over the next 12 months.
Selection may be based on application and referee reports only. Opportunities for flexible working options could include hybrid working, being a combination of working from home, designated office based and FlexiSpace working locations across the ACT, part-time hours, job-sharing, flexible start, and finish times.
How to Apply: Please provide a maximum two-page response outlining your skills, experience and suitability based on the Professional and Technical Skills, and Knowledge requirements ONLY as set out in the position description and a current CV.
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.
#LI-DNI
Note
This is a temporary position available immediately for a period of 12 months with possibility of permanency.
Classification: Senior Officer Grade B
Salary: $149,172 - $167,151 plus superannuation
Position No: 71254
Directorate: Education
Advertised (Gazettal date): 05 May 2026
Contact Officer: Bec Nicholls on [email protected] or (02) 6207 2616
Details: The Director, HR Systems and Compliance, supports the Directorate and the Senior Director, Recruitment by delivering operational recruitment services and workforce planning for ACT Public Schools and the Education Support Office.
The Recruitment team within People and Performance Branch provides education employment support to strengthen student outcomes through a skilled, high‑performing workforce. The team delivers advice and operational support across staff recruitment and deployment, position establishment and resource management, staff movements, conditions of service and staff entitlements. The role also oversees workforce profile management, supporting principals, schools and business areas to manage their workforce in alignment with approved staffing structures.
The Director, HR Systems and Compliance is one of three Directors within Recruitment that works collaboratively across the team. Key areas of focus include:
Providing high‑level advice and operational support on recruitment and deployment, establishment management, resource allocation, staff movement, and conditions of service and entitlements.
Leading centralised recruitment offers and onboarding for all school‑based vacancies and positions ensuring alignment with workforce strategy, service delivery priorities, legislative requirements, and best‑practice recruitment standards.
Managing regulatory processes, including Teacher Quality Institute professional registration and Working with Vulnerable People registration.
Leading the design and delivery of HR request management systems and recruitment databases to provide streamlined experiences for schools and applicants who engage with recruitment services.
Overseeing day‑to‑day operational recruitment activities, including the use and analysis of data to support the Directorate’s teacher attraction and retention strategy.
Note: This is a temporary position available immediately for a period of 12 months with possibility of permanency.A Merit Pool will be established from this selection process and will be used to fill vacancies over the next 12 months.
Selection may be based on application and referee reports only. Opportunities for flexible working options could include hybrid working, being a combination of working from home, designated office based and FlexiSpace working locations across the ACT, part-time hours, job-sharing, flexible start, and finish times.
How to Apply: Please provide a maximum two-page response outlining your skills, experience and suitability based on the Professional and Technical Skills, and Knowledge requirements ONLY as set out in the position description and a current CV.
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.
#LI-DNI
Note
This is a temporary position available immediately for a period of 12 months with possibility of permanency.
💡 Quick Summary
Seeking a career-building opportunity? The Director, HR Systems and Compliance position is now open for candidates interested in the Human Resource (HR) Jobs sector. This role in Canberra offers a professional environment and growth potential.
Requirement Snapshot: Candidates should possess basic communication skills, a proactive attitude, and the ability to work in a team. Experience in Human Resource (HR) Jobs is a plus.
