About the position:

The Education Officer will deliver Legal Studies learning programs for Stage 6 students and teachers with a view to including an additional program for History students in Stage 5. The program – Legal Studies and the Legislature - covers Part 1: The legal system and Part 2: The individual and the law of the Legal Studies Stage 6 syllabus (2009). This program is delivered onsite or online via Teams or Zoom. The onsite program is made up of a 90 to 120-minute session which is conducted in the Parliamentary Education Centre. The program also includes components in the Legislative Assembly and the Legislative Council Chamber (or galleries for Parliamentary sitting days). The online program includes an interactive 60-minute ZOOM or Teams learning session.

About us:

Based in NSW Parliament, the Department of Parliamentary Services (DPS) is a specialist service department working to support the operation of the Parliament of NSW by providing logistical support and advice to members, the Departments of the Legislative Council and Legislative Assembly and the people of New South Wales. Our office is found close to public transport in the heart of Macquarie Street CBD, next to the State Library and Sydney’s Botanic Gardens.

Enabling the Parliament, serving New South Wales: We demonstrate and foster in others a commitment to the five values of the Department of Parliamentary Services: collaboration, innovation, excellence, integrity and service.

Our commitment to diversity: We welcome applications from people from diverse backgrounds and encourage women, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, LGBTQIA+, people with disability, mature-age people, and people from culturally diverse backgrounds to apply for this role.

Our people:

Our people have access to a range of benefits that help balance life at work and at home. Some of the benefits available when you join Parliament include:

• Competitive salary and annual leave loading
• 35-hour week and flexible work options
• Corporate Wellbeing programs including seminars and Fitness Passport
• Free annual Influenza vaccination
• On-site fitness facilities, pool, restaurant, cafes, and post office

About you:

You’re a passionate and experienced educator with a strong background in teaching HSIE subjects—particularly History, Legal Studies, and Commerce in NSW secondary schools. You must have a solid grasp of civics and citizenship education, with the ability to engage diverse audiences.

You have recent experience designing and delivering interactive learning programs for Stage 5 and 6 students, both in person and via videoconferencing. Confident in using content-rich resources and emerging technologies, you create dynamic, curriculum-aligned experiences.

You’re collaborative, professional, and build strong relationships with colleagues and stakeholders. You understand the unique environment of Parliament and approach your work with respect for its role, reputation, and traditions.

Further information to assist you with applying for this position:

• Role Description
• Department of Parliamentary Services website
• NSW Parliament pre-employment requirements

Essential attributes:

• Current NSW Working With Children Check
• Recent experience teaching HSIE (particularly History, Legal Studies and Commerce) in NSW secondary schools

Desirable attributes:

• Experience in teaching Stage 6 Legal Studies.
• Ability to be flexible with booking of programs (min one week’s notice for bookings)
• Accredited to teach in NSW schools
• A familiarity with the structure and role of the Parliament of NSW

How to apply:

To apply for this position please provide:

• An up-to-date Resume [maximum five pages] which clearly details your skills and experience as relevant to this role and
• A response [maximum two pages] to the Targeted Questions below.

Targeted questions:

1. Why are you interested in this position, and
2. How will your knowledge, skills and experience enable you to perform the required duties.

Applications that do not include a response to the targeted questions will not be progressed to the next stage of assessment. Copies of qualifications, certificates or documentation (other than requested) is not required at this stage in the recruitment process and will not be included with application documents.

Electronic attachments must be MS Word compatible or in pdf format.

Technical assistance: Should you encounter any technical problems, please contact ‘I work for NSW’ helpdesk 1800 562 679 (Monday - Friday).

To be eligible to apply for this role, you must meet one of the following criteria:

• an Australian Citizen
• a permanent resident of Australia; or
• a New Zealand citizen

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Thank you for your interest in this role. We look forward to receiving your application.

Job Reference: 492465

CLOSING DATE: Wednesday, 16 July 2025 [11.55pm]