Executive Support Officer

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

• Ongoing Full-Time employment 
• Located in Eveleigh with flexible working arrangements, requiring three days in the office 
• Salary ranges from $99,938 to $110,271 p.a. plus superannuation and annual leave loading

About the role

The Executive Support Officer sits within the Technology Enablement Services team in the Operations Group and provides high-quality executive and administrative support to the Executive Director (Technology Enablement) and the Technology Enablement Directors. The role supports day-to-day business operations, enables effective workflow management, and contributes to a high-performing team by delivering excellent customer service and driving continuous service improvement.

Your responsibilities:

• Prioritise requests to maximise the Executive Director’s time and support Directors across Technology Enablement.
• Coordinate diaries, meetings, committees and travel (including regional trips) to ensure smooth executive operations and support for digital learning in schools.
• Prepare clear correspondence, agendas, minutes and briefing materials to inform executive decisions.
• Drive project and operational support by tracking actions, monitoring progress and assisting digital and Stem.T4L teams.
• Act as the business-facing contact for the IT Directorate, building strong relationships and delivering customer-focused support.
• Contribute to continuous improvement projects to build operational capability.

For further information please click here to view the role description

About you

You bring:

• Experience in executive or senior administrative support in a fast-paced environment
• Ability to manage complex diaries, competing priorities and confidential matters
• Strong communication skills and the ability to build effective relationships with senior leaders and stakeholders
• Highly organised, detail-focused and able to manage multiple tasks across projects and operations
• Confidence using Microsoft 365, digital tools and departmental systems
• 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

•  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.

Applicants are encouraged to prepare their application materials independently. The selection panel values authentic and personally written responses that reflect your own experience, insights and alignment with the Department’s values and priorities.

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.

This is a child-related role. As a condition of employment you will be required to provide a valid Working with Children Check (WWCC) Clearance number (for paid employment). Visit the website for more information.

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 Monday 8th December 2025 at 11:59pm.

For role enquiries please contact Dominic Mooney at Dominic.Mooney1@det.nsw.edu

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 (youbelong@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.