Problematic and/or Harmful Sexualised Behaviours Officer

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

• Ongoing Full Time
• Multiple roles available 
•  Location: We offer a flexible working arrangement, with an expectation to attend our Parramatta head office as required
• Salary: Clerk grade 7/8 with salary ranging from $110,266 to $122,058 + super and annual leave loading 
• Are you passionate about child protection and dedicated to fostering safe educational environments?

About the role

We are seeking committed Problematic and/or Harmful Sexualised Behaviours (PHSB) Officers to join our team. In this vital role, you will receive reports and provide essential support, guidance, and education to schools addressing incidents of PHSB.

For further information please click here to view the role description
 

About you 
Ideal candidates will have:
 

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills with the ability to engage with stakeholders at all levels
• Ability to manage time efficiently, effectively and work towards tight deadlines to deliver results
• Strong organisational skills, attention to detail and ability to collaborate well with others
• A commitment to capacity building, empowering schools and communities to effectively address PHSB incidents
• Empathy and sensitivity when dealing with issues involving children and families
• An understanding of trauma-informed care and best practices in managing problematic and harmful sexualised behaviours
   

If you are ready to make a difference and support the wellbeing of children in our schools, we want to hear from you!

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.

Essential requirements of the role

• Hold a valid clearance to work with children (Working with Children Check) for paid employment. 
• Demonstrated understanding of and commitment to the value of public education. 

Benefits

• 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

When applying you will need to:
 

Attach a resume (maximum 5 pages) and a cover letter (maximum 3 pages) outlining how you meet the requirements and capabilities of this role as well as providing answers to the 2 pre-screening questions below:

Targeted Question 1
Describe a situation where you successfully facilitated a collaborative effort to manage a sensitive case or matter and ensured appropriate support and referral pathways for the individuals involved. (Max 300 words)

Targeted Question 2
How have you contributed to the development of resources, training or policies to improve responses to sensitive issues like PHSB? (Max 300 words)

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:  22 April 2025 at 11:59pm.
 

For role enquiries please contact David Withers via email on david.withers7@det.nsw.edu.au and for recruitment process enquiries please contact Rabia Zia-Hamid via email on Rabia.Zia-Hamid@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.