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:

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

We are seeking a Project Officer - Minor Capital Works to join our growing Asset Management team. This newly created role offers the flexibility of working across multiple sites and provides an exciting opportunity to contribute to the delivery of critical education infrastructure projects.

• Ongoing Full Time Role
• Location Dubbo
• Salary range $113,574.00 - $121,845.00 p.a., plus employer's contribution to superannuation and annual leave loading.

About School Infrastructure NSW | Asset Management Division

School Infrastructure NSW (SI) is delivering the largest investment in public education infrastructure in the history of NSW. Our mission is to ensure every school-aged child has access to high-quality education facilities at their local public school. This includes new buildings, major upgrades, and long-term maintenance strategies.

About the role

• Provide asset services to a group of schools within the Asset Management region
• Manage and deliver Minor Capital Works projects, ensuring delivery within strict time and cost constraints
• Deliver multiple projects across programs involving upgrades and additions, Integration, Insurance, Capital, and Planned Maintenance.
• Lead project delivery through competitive tendering processes with pre-qualified contractors.
• Prepare detailed works descriptions and accurate cost estimates.
• Provide leadership across projects for stakeholders and contract management to ensure high-quality and timely delivery.
• Support emergency response and recovery activities following natural disasters affecting school assets.

For further information please click here to view the role description.

About you

• Excellent understanding of construction procedures, materials, and project management principles
• Excellent time management skills with the ability to perform effectively in fast-paced environments
• Proven stakeholder management with outstanding communication and negotiation skills.
• Ability to budget, schedule, negotiate, and control costs effectively
• Experienced in managing contractors and ensuring compliance with quality, safety, and government standards
• Persistence, determination, and the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously
• Knowledge of government contracts, operating systems, hardware, and project management software
• Skilled in interpreting architectural drawings and specifications
• Familiarity with quality assurance, health, and safety standards
• 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

• Current NSW Driver's License and ability to travel across the assigned Asset Management (AMU) region of North Western NSW
• Demonstrated understanding of and commitment to the value of public education.

Benefits

• 35 hour working week
• Flexible working arrangements
• Flex Leave entitlements, generous holidays & leave conditions
• Opportunities for advancement and mobility across the Department to support your career growth
• Competitive, salary sacrificing, employer's contribution to superannuation and annual leave loading
• Fitness Passport unlocking access to 1500+ fitness facilities

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.

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 are not currently employed by the Department must provide a current Working with Children Check (WWCC) clearance number. There is no requirement to renew the WWCC once it expires after five years. Employer obligations under the WWCC will apply only for the duration of its validity, up to five years.

Candidates must have Australian work rights (citizens, permanent residents, New Zealand citizens or a valid work visa). Ongoing (permanent) roles are open to Australian citizens and permanent residents and New Zealand citizens, while temporary roles welcome applicants with a visa.

Closing date 2 October2025 at 11:59pm.

For role enquiries please contact Amanda McManus via email at [email protected] and for recruitment process enquiries please contact Caroline Slongo 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.