Executive 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 Hybrid Working from Home arrangements
• Clerk Grade 11/12 with salary ranging from $145,378 p.a. to $168,130 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

The Executive Officer to the Executive Director, Public Early Childhood Education and Care, provides high-level strategic and operational support to enable effective leadership and delivery across the directorate. Operating with a high degree of autonomy, the role contributes to setting a positive culture and improving communication and collaboration across teams and stakeholders.

The role supports the Executive Director in managing competing priorities, overseeing key deliverables, and ensuring high-quality, timely advice, briefings and correspondence. It requires strong judgement, attention to detail and the ability to identify risks and emerging issues early. The Executive Officer also leads a small team, builds capability, and drives coordination across the department to support cohesive and aligned work.

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

About you

• A highly autonomous, detail-oriented professional with exceptional organisational and problem-solving skills.
• Demonstrated experience in strategic coordination, executive support and navigating complex organisations.
• Exceptional interpersonal skills with the ability to influence, build trust and drive collaboration across teams.
• Ability to operate under pressure while maintaining confidentiality and professionalism.
• A critical thinker, with experience in making objective, analysis-backed decisions and recommendations.

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 25 June 2025 at 11:59pm

For role enquiries please contact Louise Pamment at Louise.Pamment1@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.