Senior Advisor Early Career Academy

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 opportunity up to 12 months with possibility of extension
• Located in Parramatta with flexible working arrangements available
• Remuneration of $113,574 - $125,720 p.a. plus superannuation and annual leave loading

About the role

We’re currently seeking a Senior Advisor for the Early Career Academy Initiative to help shape the next generation of educators!

You’ll be joining a team that plays a vital role in one of the department’s key initiatives that aims at attracting and retaining high-quality teachers. You’ll provide project management and system support services, ensuring the delivery of accurate, reliable and targeted outcomes that truly meet customer needs and expectations. Your expertise will directly contribute to strengthening the teaching workforce and shaping the future of education across NSW.

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

About you

• Thrives in a fast-paced environment.
• High attention to detail with strong project and time management skills.
• Adaptable and flexible to changing business requirements and priorities.
• Experienced in working with Customer Relationship Management (CRM) systems (SalesForce preferably)
• Experience in undertaking research and analysis and preparing reports, briefs and maintaining project documentation to support clear and timely outcomes.
• Curiosity to stay up to date with emerging trends, technologies, publications and channels to provide relevant advice and support.
• 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 or relevant experience in Business, Arts, Education or a related discipline.
• Current and valid Driver Licence (provisional or above) with willingness and ability to travel intrastate and interstate to meet delivery requirements.
• 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 400 words) 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.

As a condition of employment, successful candidates not currently employed by the Department must provide a valid Working with Children Check (WWCC) clearance number. Renewal is not required after the WWCC expires, as long as you remain in a non–child-related role. Employer obligations only apply while the WWCC is valid.

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: Tues 25 December 2025 at 11:59pm.

For role enquiries please contact Melanie Hendry at melanie.hendry3@det.nsw.edu.au or on 0474 942 471 and for recruitment process enquiries please contact Alex Katombe at alexispaul.katombe@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.