Executive Assistant

Executive Assistant

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 – asap to 30 June 2026 with possibility for extension
• Location - Parramatta with flexible working arrangements available
• Salary - $99,938 – 110,270

About the role

The Executive Assistant provides high-level executive and administrative support to the Executive Director and senior staff, ensuring smooth and efficient business operations. It involves coordinating travel and meetings, preparing reports and briefing materials, gathering information to support decision-making, and contributing to collaborative and project work across the Communication and Engagement directorate.

Your responsibilities

• Provide high-level administrative services to the Executive Director, Communication and Engagement
• Support the Manager, Executive Office to improve collaboration across Communication and Engagement directorate.

• Maintain and update administrative practices, systems and procedures to improve efficiency and service delivery

This role sits within the Communication and Engagement directorate which is a customer-focused business unit responsible for the development and delivery of great communications for the Department of Education. It is a fully integrated team working across a range of internal and external communications including traditional media, digital, social, employee, design, and broader stakeholder engagement.

We are a team of communications specialists who are passionate about delivering the best communications to maximise impact and outcomes. We are committed to customer service and building trust in our stakeholders. As a team, we both challenge and support each other to grow and improve in our roles.

For further information please click here to view the role description

About you –

As an Executive Assistant you

• have previous experience as an Executive Assistant (Desirable)
• are an excellent verbal and written communicator who enjoys working with a large team.
• thrive in a fast-paced environment and respond to requests in a timely manner.
• can balance many competing work priorities.
• have a proven track record of maintaining confidentiality and discretion
• can bring stakeholders together to meet operational outcomes confidently.
• Have demonstrated high level computer skills including Microsoft Suite and other operational systems
• Have 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 or are willing to obtain a working with children’s check for paid employment.
• 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  Wednesday 3rd December 2025 at 11:59pm.

For role enquiries please contact Cherie Stephenson at C-E.recruitment@det.nsw.edu.au and for recruitment process enquiries please contact Kirsty Anic  at kirsty.anic@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 (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.