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:

• Full time ongoing employment in a vibrant team
• Based in Parramatta CBD with flexible working arrangements available
• Remuneration of $99,938 - $110,271 plus super and leave loading

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.

About the role

The Executive Support Officer plays a critical role in delivering high-quality executive and administrative support to the Executive Director, Health Safety and Staff Wellbeing, contributing directly to the achievement of key organisational objectives.

As an integral member of a dynamic executive team, you will operate in a fast-paced, high-pressure environment that manages a substantial workload and handles highly sensitive information with utmost discretion. We are seeking a proactive and experienced professional who can swiftly adapt and confidently manage directorate services and functions, requiring minimal training to make an immediate impact.

About you

The successful candidate will:

• Strong time management and prioritisation skills to facilitate the optimal use of the executive's time.
• Excellent organisational abilities in managing diaries, scheduling appointments, travel arrangements, and supporting meetings to effectively manage the executive's agenda.
• Proficiency in drafting and preparing a variety of business documents such as correspondence, agendas, minutes, presentations, and briefing notes to support business requirements.
• Experience in gathering, collating, and synthesising background information to ensure informed decision making and effective planning for the executive.
• Capability to maintain and improve administrative practices, systems, and procedures for enhanced efficiency and service delivery.

For further information please view the role description.

Essential requirement

• Demonstrated understanding of and commitment to the value of public education.

Key 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.

Benefits

With over 100,000 people working all over NSW, the Department of Education isn't like any other workplace. You can customise your career track and experience benefits including:

• the opportunity to make a real difference, doing important work in a varied, rewarding career in which you can make the most of your partnership engagement expertise across a variety of opportunities
• flexible working conditions, with a 35-hour week and generous leave entitlements that give you unrivalled work-life balance
• a dynamic workplace in an organisation committed to diversity and inclusion
• opportunities for advancement beyond the initial job description, with scope to move sideways as well as up and receive the professional support you need to discover new talents and interests.

How to apply

If you are interested in joining the team, we want to hear from you!

Please 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: Wednesday, 5th November 2025, 11:59pm

Contact: For role enquiries please contact the Hiring Manager, Michelle Green, Professional Support Officer, 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.