Cadet Support Officer

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

• Multiple Temporary full-time roles up to two years
• Locations: Eveleigh and Blacktown
• $73,522 to $77,795 p.a. pro rata plus super and annual leave loading

About the role

• Build on your career: study, learn and earn with School Infrastructure
• Hybrid home/office-based work minimum 3-days a week
• An exciting opportunity to grow your career in the infrastructure sector
• Play a pivotal role in the growth of public education while learning from industry infrastructure leaders
• Benefit from comprehensive work-based training, mentoring and development in an area that aligns to your chosen area of study
• Unique program combines work-based experience, mentorship with NSW Department of Education in the high-demand infrastructure sector

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

About you

• You are enrolled in a Diploma or bachelor’s program in either Community Engagement, Computer Science, Project Management or Property Planning

• You are committed to working collaboratively, both across government and with our community partners
• You will have successfully completed your study before 30 June 2027
• You have proven experience of delivering results in a fast-paced environment, particularly through your excellent interpersonal skills
• You can quickly analyse information, provide advice and have excellent attention to detail  
• Intermediate computer literacy with ability to use Microsoft Office software applications
• 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

• Must be under 25 years at the time of application
• Required to hold a current and valid Working with Children Check (WWCC) for paid employment
• Must be in full-time undergraduate university degree or Diploma level qualification in a related business area
• Demonstrated understanding of and commitment to the value of public education.

Benefits

• Be supported to complete your Diploma or bachelor’s qualification while employed as a cadet
• Hybrid home/office-based work at least 3-days a week while studying
• Four weeks paid annual leave
• Develop workplace-specific skills, knowledge and experience that aligns to your studies
• Make a difference in communities across the state as we undertake a $8.9 billion building and development program

How to apply

When applying you need to attach a resume (no more than 2 pages) and a cover letter (no more than 2 pages) outlining how you meet the requirements and capabilities of this role and answering the two target questions below.

Targeted questions

1. What was the most helpful feedback you have received on the job? What made it helpful and how did you use it to improve your performance?
2. Describe a time when you had to collaborate with colleagues to resolve an issue. How did you consider the perspective of others?

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:  Sunday 18 May 2025

For role enquiries please contact Rhoni Stokes rhoni.stokes@det.nsw.edu.au  and/or visit the NSW Department of Education, Infrastructure Pathways Program website.

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.