Manager, Intelligent Automation

Manager, Intelligent Automation

• Ongoing opportunity in a supportive and high performing team
• Location: Parramatta / Flexible working arrangements
• A talent pool may be created through this recruitment process to fill anticipated vacancies over the next 18 months.
• Competitive remuneration ranging from $145,378 to $168,130 plus super & annual leave loading.

About the Department of Education

The Department of Education is the largest provider of public education in Australia with responsibility for delivering high-quality public education to two-thirds of the NSW student population.

For more information about the Department of Education, please visit NSW Department of Education

About the role

The Manager, Intelligent Automation role leads a team of Robotic Process Automation developers to discover, develop and run RPA solutions that streamline operations and enhance user experiences for the Department. The role involves developing robotic process automation solutions and driving multiple projects to completion within time and budget constraints. The responsibilities include:

• Develop and mature our existing Robotic Operating Model, overseeing the design, development, and governance of the Intelligent Automation Hub.
• Providing expert advice to drive digital transformation and expand the Intelligent Automation function.
• Collaborating with stakeholders to define automation requirements and gather feedback on opportunities for automation, delivering trusted, effective automation solutions.
• Delivering presentations, report on outcomes, and advocate for improvements.
• Mentor and collaborate with team members, sharing knowledge and fostering best practices in automation

For further information please click here to view the role description

About you 

• Must have 3+ years RPA developer experience.
• Experience working in a RPA function that operates at scale.
• Proven ability to lead staff effectively and managing competing priorities
• Strong vision and tenacity to drive improvements.
• Strong communication skills for building relationships, stakeholder consultation, and preparing technical documents.
• 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

• Tertiary qualifications in IT, Computer Science, Business related discipline and/or relevant experience in a similar role.
• 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.

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.

As a condition of employment, successful candidates who have not previously worked for the department will be required to provide a current Working with Children Check (WWCC) Clearance number. This option would allow the WWCC to naturally expire without further communication needed with the employee. The employer obligations under the WWCC would apply for duration of the WWCC’s validity (up to 5 years)

Closing date: 6th April 2025 at 11:59pm.

For role enquiries please contact Jane McElhone at jane.mcelhone2@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.