Assistant Policy Officer

Assistant 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 up to 12 April 2026
• Located in Eveleigh with flexible working arrangements available
• Competitive salary of $99,938 pa to $110,271 pa plus superannuation and leave loading

About the role

The Assistant Policy Officer role undertakes a range of research, analysis and administrative activities, contributing to the development of policies and related projects that support agency and/or government commitments.

Core role functions include supporting policy development, managing Cabinet related matters, preparing draft briefings, papers and minutes, and supporting the delivery of strategic projects and organisational performance improvement initiatives.

We are seeking applications from potential candidates with an interest in supporting research and learning about key policy issues, with demonstrated experience supporting team administration and project management style tasks.

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 qualifications and/or experience, preferably gained through the completion of a business related tertiary qualification and supplemented by practical experience in a diverse and complex operating 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 target question below:

• Describe a recent work situation that required you to perform several tasks, or work on several projects at the same time. What did you do to deliver high quality work and ensure deadlines were met? (200-300 word limit)

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: 31 July 2025 at 11:59pm.

For role enquiries please contact Kailee Shaw, A/ Manager Policy and Business Strategy at Kailee.Shaw2@det.nsw.edu.au and for recruitment process enquirires please contact Nabeel Abd Almadi at nabeel.abdalmadi@det.nsw.edu.au

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 (dandi@det.nsw.edu.au) 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.