Company description:

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 http://www.dec.nsw.gov.au/

Job description:

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

• 1x Ongoing Full-Time position (plus recruitment pool will be created)
• Located in Parramatta with flexible working arrangements available
• Clerk Grade 11/12 with salary ranging from $145,378 to $168,130 + super and annual leave loading
• We encourage Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people from diverse cultural backgrounds, people living with disability to apply

About the role

The Manager Participation and Access leads a team delivering critical policy, project and other general management functions as part of the Equity and Inclusion Branch in Early Childhood Outcomes.

The Participation and Access team has a focus on inclusive early childhood education and care. The team work on a number of initiatives that aim to increase early childhood education engagement with a focus on Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander children, children with disability and additional needs, children from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds and those experiencing socio-economic disadvantage.​ This includes the design and development of complex policy initiatives and reforms that support organisational objectives and government commitments, as well as the delivery, monitoring and evaluation of projects and initiatives.

This position is targeted to the employment of an Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander person and is authorised by the Department's EEO Management Plan in accordance with Part 9A of the Anti-Discrimination Act 1977. First Nation peoples are encouraged to apply and great consideration will be given to their application. In the event there is not a suitable Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander applicant, other applicants will be considered and may be appointed to the role.

For further information please click here to view the role description.

About you

As the ideal candidate you will have the below skills and experience:

• Strong project management skills, including the ability to manage and oversee a portfolio of strategic projects, ensuring milestones and outcomes are met.

• Proficiency in identifying and managing project risks, resolving issues, and ensuring timely delivery of projects.
• Proven experience in leading, mentoring, and motivating policy and project teams to achieve key deliverables and outcomes.
• Ability to foster a collaborative work environment and ensure teams are aligned with organizational goals.
• Experience in managing a range of strategic projects, overseeing the implementation of initiatives, and monitoring progress to ensure alignment with organizational goals and government priorities.
• Previous experience in leading, managing, and developing teams of professionals, fostering a high-performance culture, and ensuring that teams meet strategic objectives.
• Proven track record in developing and implementing strategies for monitoring the effectiveness of policies, programs, and projects, with a focus on continuous improvement.
• Experience working with diverse communities and stakeholders to inform and deliver policy and project objectives.
• Commitment to principles of diversity and inclusion and a demonstrated ability to work effectively with diverse communities.

Essential requirements of the role

• Tertiary qualifications in a relevant discipline, or demonstrated equivalent knowledge and/or experience.
• Hold a valid clearance to work with children (Working with Children Check) for paid employment.
• Demonstrated understanding of and commitment to the value of public education.

Key knowledge and experience

• Knowledge of and commitment to implementing the department's Aboriginal Education Policy and upholding the department's Partnership Agreement with the NSW AECG and the ECE First Steps Strategy to ensure quality outcomes for Aboriginal people and support Aboriginal children and families in NSW.

Benefits

• Flexible working arrangements
• 35 hour working week
• Competitive, salary sacrificing, employer's contribution to superannuation and annual leave loading
• Flex Leave entitlements, generous holidays & leave conditions
• Opportunities for advancement and mobility across the Department to support your career growth

How to apply

Attach a resume (maximum 5 pages) and a cover letter (maximum 2 pages) outlining how you meet the requirements and focus capabilities of this role as well as providing answers to the 1 pre-screening questions below:

• Targeted Question 1

Describe a time you have sought diverse perspectives on a project you were responsible for. Please outline what you did to seek diverse views and how you approached different views (300 words).

Please refer to the Applicant's Guide to Applying to assist you with your application.

If you are an existing Education Support Staff (corporate staff) with the NSW Department of Education, click here for instructions on how to submit your application.

All other applicants please submit your application by clicking ‘Apply Now'.

Note: the selection process will include a range of assessment techniques to assist in determining your suitability for the role. Successful candidates will be required to undertake pre-employment screening for this role which includes a National Criminal History Check.

This is a child-related role. As a condition of employment you will be required to provide a valid Working with Children Check (WWCC) Clearance number (for paid employment). Visit the website for more information.

Closing date: Monday, 17th of March 2025 at 11:59pm.

For role enquiries please contact Kristie Brown at [email protected] and for recruitment process enquiries please contact Rajaa Nour at [email protected]

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 ([email protected]) or visit NSW Department of Education Diversity and Inclusion.

A recruitment pool may be created through this recruitment process. A recruitment pool is a group of applicants who have been assessed and identified as suitable for this role, and who may be considered for a range of similar roles across the Department of Education, including temporary, term or ongoing roles, over the next 18 months.