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:

Full Time, ongoing employment opportunity in a vibrant and supportive team

Based in Parramatta CBD with flexible work arrangements available

Remuneration of $145,378 - $168,130 plus super and leave loading

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

About the role

Manage a range of activities to support end-to-end communications and engagement functions for SINSW, including issues escalation for community engagement, priority programs and projects, embed best practice approaches and facilitate he achievement of program and organisational objectives. This includes asset utilisation, asset management, service and infrastructure planning, delivery and a number of state-wide programs.

Manage the delivery and process improvement for stakeholder and community engagement on behalf of SINSW to support and enhance program delivery and effectiveness.

About you

You are an accomplished communications allrounder with strong interpersonal and time management skills with:

Experience in an infrastructure or facilities management environment will be helpful but not essential as long as the candidate is willing to learn and take on feedback in a responsive way.

Extensive experience maintaining oversight of multiple projects while managing stakeholder relationships, setting expectations and ensure on-time delivery of communication commitments.

oversight and responsibility for project communications, stakeholder management and issues management relating to school infrastructure and asset management.

A supportive community of communications and media practitioners with a shared passion for public education.

A large organisation with plenty of professional development opportunities

Opportunity to contribute to NSW public education system.

For further information please click here to view the role description

Essential requirements, experience and knowledge

Tertiary qualifications in Communications or a related discipline and/or equivalent experience within communications or community engagement.

May require travel to outer suburban and regional locations, and work outside of core business hours in the evening and on weekends.

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

Working with Children Check Clearance for paid employment.

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

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.

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

If you are interested in joining the team, we want to hear from you!

Please 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'.

Closing date: Tuesday, the 27th of May 2025, 11:59 pm

Contact: For role enquiries please contact Ian Quintos, Director, Communications Operations at [email protected] or on 7814 2097

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

Inclusion and Diversity: 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.