Assessment and Risk Officer

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

• 3 x Ongoing roles
• Our team is located in Parramatta with convenient access to major public transport hubs
• Salary ranges from $93,295 to $102,941 plus employers’ contribution to superannuation and annual leave loading

About the role
The role assesses applications in relation to approvals and amendments of early childhood education and care services in accordance with policy and regulatory provisions.

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

About you
We are seeking highly skilled Assessment and Risk Officers to join our team.

The preferred candidates will have:
 

• Proven experience in information gathering and analysis, preferable in a regulatory environment.
• Ability to assess, prioritise, and mitigate risks and the ability to present clear and actionable recommendations.
• Excellent interpersonal skills, with a focus on building positive relationships with stakeholders, and a professional and respectful approach to communication.
• Ability to prioritise own workload, and leverage technology to improve performance and effectiveness.
• 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

• A valid Working with Children Check clearance.
• 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 targeted questions below:

1. ­Describe a situation where you have shown an understanding of risk-based regulation.
2. When have you had to assist others to adhere to legislation or a code of conduct? What happened? How was it resolved?

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 19 November 2024at 11:59pm.

For role enquiries please contact Michelle Leedham, Manager – Approvals and Services, on 0466 621 070 or via email on michelle.leedham1@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.