Senior Project Officer

Senior Project officer

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

• 2 x Temporary Full-Time role up to 30th June 2027
• Location: Parramatta with flexible working options
• Salary from $125,693 to 138,510 + Super + accrued flex leaves

About the role

As a Senior Project Officer, you will lead the planning, coordination, and delivery of strategic projects from initiation through to completion. You will work closely with internal and external stakeholders to ensure outcomes are met, providing expert advice, maintaining strong networks, and promoting effective collaboration across teams.

This role offers a high level of autonomy and accountability, requiring strong initiative and adaptability in a fast-paced, ever-evolving environment. While the role has no direct reports, you will work closely with colleagues across teams to support shared goals and contribute to organisation-wide outcomes. You will also:

• Lead and manage end-to-end project delivery, including project planning, risk and issue management, stakeholder consultation, and evaluation.
• Develop and apply project frameworks and methodologies to ensure alignment with organisational goals.
• Engage confidently with a wide range of internal and external stakeholders.
• Prepare high-quality briefing notes, meeting papers, reports, and project documentation.
• Work independently with minimal supervision, demonstrating initiative and sound judgment.
• Adapt effectively to changing priorities and shifting demands.
• Contribute to the continuous improvement of project management practices and systems.

For further information please  click here to view the role description

About you –

You are a self-starter with strong project management capabilities and excellent interpersonal and communication skills. You thrive in complex, non-routine environments and enjoy the challenge of managing diverse stakeholders and shifting priorities.

• Proven experience in end-to-end project management.
• Understanding of the Training and VET (Vocational Education and Training) sector is advantageous.
• Strong stakeholder engagement and relationship-building skills.
• Excellent verbal and written communication, including report writing and preparation of high-quality documentation.
• Ability to work independently and demonstrate initiative.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office suite and project tools.
• Experience supporting governance processes, including minute-taking and secretariat functions.
• 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

    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 and targeted question here:

Q1: Please describe your most recent experience in project management, including the methodology you used to manage the project from initiation to completion. What was your specific role in the project, and what key project resources did you create or contribute to?

Q2: Our workplace constantly evolving. How do you effectively manage your work in a dynamic environment? What strategies or tools do you use to remain focused and aligned with team objectives when there are shifting 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 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 : Wednesday 16th July 2025 at 11:59pm.

For role enquiries please contact Eleze Drew  at Eleze.drew1@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.