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 role (part-time options will be considered).
• Location: Paramatta with convenient access to major public transport hubs. Flexible working arrangements available.
• Salary: $125,693 to $138,510 plus employers' contribution to superannuation and annual leave loading
• We encourage Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people from diverse cultural backgrounds, and people living with disability to apply

About the role

We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Senior Delivery Officer to join the Participation and Access team.

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.

As a Senior Delivery officer, responsibilities include:

• Contract management of providers, including ECEC services and community organisations.
• Internal and external stakeholder engagement with a range of stakeholders including, ECEC directors, academics, community organisations.
• Project management of ad-hoc projects with a focus on increasing the access and participation of children in ECEC.

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

About you

You will be responsible for researching, analysing, and reviewing complex policy and service issues, identifying emerging trends, and developing evidence-based solutions to resolve problems and mitigate risks. You will manage and oversee all aspects of project planning, development, and implementation across a range of significant policy initiatives and projects, while providing expert advice to stakeholders.

The preferred candidate will:

• Have the ability to build and maintain relationships with key internal and external stakeholders.
• Have strong contract and project management skills
• Have experience in Early Education and Care program design, delivery and policy or strong transferable knowledge or experience.
• Have experience in implementing programs for children, families, and communities.

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 to ensure quality outcomes for Aboriginal people.

Essential requirements of the role

Tertiary qualifications in a relevant discipline, or demonstrated equivalent knowledge and/or experience.

A valid Working with Children Check for paid employment.

Demonstrated understanding of and commitment to the value of public education.

Benefits

Flexible working arrangements available

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 capabilities of this role and answer the pre-screening question below:

What is your personal or professional connection to Equity and Inclusion?

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: Wednesday, 9th of April 2025 at 11:59 PM

For role enquiries please contact Katrina Grech, Manager via email on [email protected]. and for recruitment process enquiries please contact Rajaa Nour via email on [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, including temporary, term or ongoing roles, over the next 18 months.