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:

Policy Officer

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

• Temporary Full-Time until 3 July 2026 with possibility of extension
• Located in Parramatta with flexible working arrangements available
• $142,504 Package includes salary ($113,574 - $125,720), employer's contribution to superannuation and annual leave loading.

About the role

The role supports the development, delivery, monitoring and evaluation of a portfolio of strategic policy projects, to achieve project outcomes, and support achievement of organisational objectives.

For further information please click here to view the role description

About you

• Experience with drafting ministerial correspondence, written reports, briefings and other requested documentation for review or submission to senior officers.

• Analytical capability to interpret complex information and data, identify trends, and inform strategic decision-making
• Experience with preparing and maintaining project documentation for reporting, monitoring and evaluation purposes to contribute to the achievement of project outcomes

• Demonstrate strong communication skills to work effectively with a range of stakeholders
• Adaptability and experience working in a high-volume environment
• Strong attention to detail and organisational skills to manage competing priorities

• 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

• Tertiary qualifications in a relevant discipline or demonstrated equivalent knowledge and/or experience
• 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 as well as providing an answer to the pre-screening question below:

Pre-screening Question

Describe a situation where you worked collaboratively to address a complex issue? How did you ensure the outcome was positive and aligned with departmental priorities? (300 words max)

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 not currently employed by the Department must provide a valid Working with Children Check (WWCC) clearance number. Renewal is not required after the WWCC expires, as long as you remain in a non-child-related role. Employer obligations only apply while the WWCC is valid.

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 23 November 2025 at 11:59pm.

For role enquiries please contact Julie Truong, Senior Project Officer [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.