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:

Senior Policy Officer

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

• 2 x ongoing ful time & 1 x Temporary Full-Time up to 31 March 2026, with the potential to extend
• Located in Eveleigh with flexible working arrangements available)
• Competitive salary of $129,464 - $142.665 pa plus superannuation and leave loading

About the role

The Senior Policy Officer role manages and coordinates the development and implementation of a range of policy initiatives and strategic projects that contribute to the successful delivery of policy related initiatives that support agency and/or government commitments.

Core role functions include leading the development of policy projects and strategic projects, preparation of Cabinet submissions and advice, develop strong stakeholder relationships, and oversee the preparation of briefings, reports and papers for Executive approval.

We are seeking applications from potential candidates with an interest in leading end-to-end key infrastructure related policy and strategic organisational projects, including to research complex issues, undertake robust analysis and prepare evidence based and recommendations, stakeholder engagement, problem solving, and project management. As a senior role in the team, we are seeking a leader with experience managing and mentoring staff.

The role itself sits within the Policy and Business Strategy (PBS) team in the School Infrastructure division.

For further information please click here to view the role description

About you

• 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

• Relevant tertiary qualifications and/or demonstrated equivalent experience working in a policy environment.
• Demonstrated understanding of and commitment to the value of public education.

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

Attach a resume (maximum 5 pages) and a cover letter (maximum 2 pages) outlining how you meet the requirements and capabilities of this role and answer the below targeted question:

• Describe a policy related problem or task that you faced in the workplace and the approach you took to understand and resolve this problem. In your answer, please explain any stakeholder engagement, data and/or analysis used to understand and assess the issue, and how this led you to a resolution or making recommendations. (Max 200-300 words)

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.

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: 17 August 2025 at 11:59pm.

For role enquiries please contact Kailee Shaw, A/ Manager Policy and Business Strategy at [email protected] and for recruitment process enquirires please contact Nabeel Abd Almadi 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.