Product Owners, Manager Application Support, Principal Web Developers and Principal Technical Specialists opportunities

The NSW Department of Education’s Information Technology Directorate (ITD) is transforming. We’ve streamlined our structure, strengthened our technical capability, and aligned every team to deliver real, lasting value for students, teachers and schools across New South Wales.

We’re now recruiting passionate, skilled IT professionals to help us bring our redesigned structure to life and support the future of digital education. This campaign represents a strategic step forward to embed the right capability across all functional areas of ITD, building trust and confidence across the system

There are exciting opportunities within the Application Services area where you will build or support the department’s applications to support day-to-day school and corporate operations, reduce administrative burden and enhance work and learning experiences.

• Ongoing Full-Time
• Location: Across Sydney region with access to flexible working arrangements available
• Salary: Clerk Grade 11/12 with base salary ranging from $149,739 to $173,174 per annum, plus employer’s contribution to superannuation and annual leave loading

For further information please click on the role below to view the role description

• Principal Product Owner - Salesforce
• Manager Application Support and Development
• Principal Web Developer
• Principal Technical Specialist

About the NSW Department of Education

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

We ensure young children get the best start in life by supporting and regulating the early childhood education and care sector. We unlock excellence and unleash the potential of two-thirds of school children in NSW. We’re proudly public and the largest education system in Australia. We nurture opportunities for every learner to develop the skills needed for their chosen career path, helping shape the industries of tomorrow.

We respect and value Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples as First Peoples of Australia.

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

• Requirements are listed in each role description
• Demonstrated understanding of and commitment to the value of public education.

Why Join Us?

• Be part of Australia’s largest education system
• 35 hour working week
• Enjoy flexible working arrangements
• Flex leave entitlements, generous holidays and leave conditions
• Salary sacrificing, employer’s contribution to superannuation and annual leave loading
• Fitness Passport
• Opportunities for advancement and mobility across the Department to support your career growth

How to apply

• Upload your Resume (max 5pages) and Cover Letter (max 2 pages), demonstrating how your skills and experience align to the role/s you are applying for.
• If you are applying for more than 1 role, include a separate paragraph outlining your skills and experience for each role.
• In the pre-screening questions please select role/s you are applying for.

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

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. For more information, click here

As a condition of employment, successful candidates who have not previously worked for the department will be required to provide a current Working with Children Check (WWCC) Clearance number. This option would allow the WWCC to naturally expire without further communication needed with the employee. The employer obligations under the WWCC would apply for duration of the WWCC’s validity (up to 5 years).

Closing date: Monday, 4th August 2025 at 11:59pm.

For role enquiries please email us 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, including temporary, term or ongoing roles, over the next 18 months.