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

Multiple temporary and ongoing opportunities

Location: Parramatta

Directorate: Curriculum

Salary: Clerk Grade 9/10 with salary ranging from $125,693 to $138,510 + super and annual leave loading

We’re always looking for positive, solution focused, driven people to join our team!

About the role

We are excited to announce that we have multiple temporary and ongoing openings for Senior Policy Officer & Senior Project Officers CL 9/10 positions in the Curriculum Directorate.

We welcome individuals who are motivated to collaborate with a dynamic team and drive impactful results.

From this recruitment process, a recruitment pool will be created to fill upcoming temporary and ongoing Senior Policy & Senior Project Officers CL 9/10 positions across the Teaching, Learning and Student Wellbeing directorate.

For further information please click below to view the role descriptions
Senior Policy Officer
Senior Project Officer

About you

We are looking for Senior Policy Officers and Senior Project Officers who are driven to lead teams and collaborate effectively with stakeholders to achieve our objectives. You have extensive experience in policy development/ project management, with a proven record of delivering successful outcomes.

Your strong analytical skills allow you to tackle complex issues and provide strategic insights. You communicate exceptionally well, engaging stakeholders at all levels. With proven leadership abilities, you excel in managing cross-functional teams and will be responsible in meeting competing demands.

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

Hold a current and valid Working with Children Check (WWCC) for paid employment.

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

Benefits

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.

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: 13 April 2025 at 11:59pm.

For role enquiries related to Senior Policy Officer please contact Perry Wong via email on [email protected]

For role enquiries related to Senior Project Officer please contact Haitham Abdelqader 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 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.