Policy Ofiicer

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

• 2 - Ongoing/ Full-Time positions
• Located in Parramatta with flexible working arrangements available
• Clerk Grade 7/8 | $110,266 to $ $122,058 p.a. plus super & leave loading

About the role

• Coordinate program activities to support Aboriginal outcomes
• Engage with communities and stakeholders to build strong partnerships
• Support the delivery of culturally responsive initiatives
• Monitor data, reports, and program progress to inform decisions
• Contribute to continuous improvement through feedback and insights

This role sits within the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Team, which is key in delivering culturally grounded programs and policies that improve outcomes for Aboriginal children, families, and communities.

As a Programs Officer, you’ll support the planning, coordinating, and evaluating key initiatives while helping build meaningful partnerships across the sector to ensure programs are respectful, inclusive, and effective.
 

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

About you
 

• Knowledge of Aboriginal cultures, communities, and protocols
• Skilled in program coordination and stakeholder engagement
• Able to monitor data and prepare clear, accurate reports
• Confident in supporting community-led, culturally safe initiatives
• Strong communicator with a collaborative and respectful approach
• 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 a relevant discipline, or demonstrated equivalent knowledge and/or experience.
• This position is designated for the employment of an Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander person. This initiative is authorised by the Department's Equal Employment Opportunity Management Plan in accordance with Part 9A of the Anti-Discrimination Act 1977.  Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander applicants must provide documentation upon appointment. More information can be found in the policy library under Confirmation of Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander Descent.
• 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) and answer the targeted question outlining how you meet the requirements and capabilities of this role.

Question: Can you describe how your cultural knowledge and lived experience inform how you engage with Aboriginal communities and contribute to designing or delivering culturally safe programs?

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 Sunday, the 18th of May at 11:59 pm

For role enquiries, please contact Beck Hutchings on rebecca.hutchings2@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.