Assessment 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 30/06/2025, with a possibility of a 3-year extension 
• Location: We offer flexible working arrangement, with an expectation to attend our Parramatta head office
• Salary: Clerk Grade 7/8 with salary ranging from $110,266 to $122,058 + super and annual leave loading 

About the role

We are seeking a passionate and dedicated Assessment Officer to join our team. In this role, you will undertake comprehensive child protection assessments and provide professional advice to support children and young people who may be at risk of harm. You will coordinate responses within the Department of Education and collaborate with external organisations to deliver child protection solutions.

The Child Wellbeing Unit (CWU) is dedicated to ensuring the safety and wellbeing of children and young people in our communities. We are committed to providing tailored support and professional learning to address child protection matters.

At the CWU, you will have the opportunity to make a meaningful impact in the lives of children and families

For further information please click here to view the role description

About you 

The ideal candidates will have the following attributes: 

• Self--motivated, with the ability to work autonomously
• Structured approach to tasks, ensuring compliance and thoroughness
•  Excellent communication skills, capable of conveying complex information clearly
• A strong team player, able to collaborate effectively with colleagues and stakeholders
• Committed to working as part of a team to achieve shared goals.

Key Knowledge and Experience

• 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

• Hold a valid clearance to work with children (Working with Children Check)
• 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.

Pre-screening Question 1:
Provide an example from your experience of working in the child protection field, where you provided guidance to one or more Mandatory Reporters to help them gain a better of understand child wellbeing, safety and protection. What steps did you take, what skills did you display, what tools or resources did you use, and what feedback did you receive if any? (max 300 words)

Pre-screening Question 2:
Think about a time where you collaborated with Mandatory Reporters and other stakeholders specifically with regards to reducing child protection concerns and increasing the potential of access to services to improve wellbeing and safety? Provide an example of a successful collaboration experience where you played a pivotal role. What did you do to contribute to a successful outcome. (max 300 words)

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.

Closing date:  23 April 2025 at 11:59pm.

For role enquiries please contact Tina Gonzales via email on tina.gonzales@det.nsw.edu.au and for recruitment process enquiries please contact Rabia Zia-Hamid via email on Rabia.Zia-Hamid@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.