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.

• 2 Ongoing Full Time Roles

• Location Liverpool

• Competitive salary ranging from $113,574.00 - $125,720.00 p.a. plus employer's contribution to superannuation and annual leave loading.

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

The Senior Asset Services Officer is responsible for managing capital works projects through every phase, from developing scope of works and technical documents to construction management and collaborating with the team to successfully deliver multiple construction projects simultaneously.

The role involves managing relationships with internal and external stakeholders to maintain clear communication and ensure effective coordination throughout the duration of each project.

About the role

Provide a full range of asset services to a group of schools withing the assigned Asset Management region, including the delivery of capital works and all aspects of facilities management, to support timely, and effective project delivery.

• All aspects of project delivery, including preparing scope of works and technical criteria, project estimating, project procurement and construction management as part of a team delivering small to medium sized construction projects up to $5m within schools in NSW.
• Provide effective support and advice working collaboratively with the team whilst delivering multiple construction projects.
• Managing stakeholders, design teams and contract management.
• New established role within a growing team. Flexibility of working from different sites within the South Western Sydney Asset Management region for the right candidate.

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

About you

• Background in trades and construction including Government procurement would be highly desirable
• Tertiary qualifications in construction administration and equivalent would be highly regarded
• High attention to detail and excellent organisation and time management skills
• Experience in advice and support with internal and external stakeholders to meet project deliverables including the effective communication and relationship with School Principals and school communities.
• 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 South West Sydney NSW
• 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
• 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 5 November 2025 at 11:59pm.

For role enquiries please contact Rachel Crispin 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.