Assistant Project Officer

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

• 1x Ongoing Full-Time position
• Located in Parramatta with flexible working arrangements available with a requirement to be in the office 50% of the time.
• Clerk Grade 5/6 with salary ranging from $97,027 p.a. to $107,059 p.a. + superannuation and annual leave loading
• Access to fitness passport, flex leave entitlements and other salary packaging benefits!

• We encourage Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people from diverse cultural backgrounds, people living with disability and people living in regional areas to apply  
  

About the role

As the assistant project officer in the Major Project Design branch you will undertake a range of research, analysis, coordination and administrative tasks to support the development and delivery of policies and projects in achieving organisational priorities and objectives.

The Major Projects Design branch leads priority projects for the Early Childhood Outcomes Division. That means we work on interesting early education and care reform projects that are important to government. We work in a fast-moving and complex environment, complemented by a supportive, professional and inclusive culture.

For further information please click on role description here.

About you

• Able to build strong collaborative relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
• Lead coordination of stakeholder engagement, internal/external meetings and governance meetings.
• Actively participate in Early Childhood and Education Care program design and operational policy development.
• Lead triaging of correspondence and drafting of responses, determining appropriate escalation and support actions.  
• Have experience in program or project management to support effective program reporting and delivery.
• Be flexible and adaptable to change and can prioritise effectively.
• Keen to contribute to a positive and inclusive culture where diversity is valued and well being is supported.

Essential requirements of the role

• Tertiary qualifications in a relevant discipline, or demonstrated equivalent knowledge and/or experience.
• A valid Working with Children Check for paid employment.
• Demonstrated understanding of and commitment to the value of public education.

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.

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. 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.

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.

Closing date: Wednesday 02 July 2025 11:59pm

For role enquiries please contact Gabriela Hidalgo at Gabriela.Hidalgo2@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.