Change Manager Join the NSW Department of Education as a Change Manager (Clerk Grade 11/12)
We are excited to announce an opening for a Change Manager within our Inclusion & Wellbeing directorate.

• Location: Parramatta with access to various NSW Education offices and 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
• Ongoing full-time opportunity

About the 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.

About the Inclusion and Wellbeing directorate
The Inclusion and Wellbeing Directorate drives continuous improvement of policies and programs that maximise access, inclusion and wellbeing of students in education from pre-school to year 12. The Directorate leads coordination of state-wide strategy and policy to lift student participation, health and wellbeing, and outcomes for students with disability.

About the role
The Change Manager leads projects and activities to ensure the effective delivery of a range of change management initiatives to support delivery of policy and program reforms across the education system.

For further information including a full list of key accountabilities click here to view the role description.

About you
You are a strategic and experienced change professional who leads reform with confidence and clarity. Skilled in stakeholder engagement and delivering complex initiatives, you provide expert advice, manage competing priorities, and drive adoption of change. Your collaborative approach and leadership ensure successful outcomes in fast-paced and dynamic reform environments.

Key knowledge and experience:
• Demonstrated experience in working on change initiatives including the development and implementation of change management plans, strategies and/or initiatives
• 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:
• Tertiary qualifications or relevant experience in a relevant discipline
• Hold a current and valid Working with Children Check (WWCC) for paid employment (or willing to acquire one)
• Demonstrated understanding of and commitment to the value of public education

Why Join Us?
• Be part of Australia’s largest education system
• Work in a dynamic, inclusive team committed to excellence and equity
• 35 hour working week
• Enjoy flexible working arrangements
• Flex leave entitlements, generous holidays and leave conditions
• Competitive, 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
Please submit your application by clicking ‘Apply Online’ and attaching a resume (maximum 5 pages) & cover letter (maximum 2 pages) outlining how you meet the requirements and capabilities for the role.

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

Applications close: Thursday 14 August 2025 at 11:59pm (AEST)

For role enquires please contact: Melanie Lopes, via email on [email protected]

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.

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 talent 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.