Assistant Project Officer & Assistant Policy Officer

Join our team – Assistant roles in Projects and Policy (Clerk Grade 5/6)
Are you passionate about delivering work that supports better outcomes for students across NSW? Join the NSW Department of Education and help shape a brighter future through inclusive education, strategic project delivery, and impactful policy work. We are excited to announce openings for multiple assistant roles in policy and projects within our Teaching, Learning & Student Wellbeing division.
Location: Parramatta with access flexible working arrangements available
Salary: Clerk Grade 5/6 with base salary ranging from $+7,027 to $107,05+ per annum, plus employer’s contribution to superannuation and annual leave loading
Ongoing and temporary opportunities. Possibility for conversion to ongoing for temporary roles.

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

We ensure young children get the best start in life by supporting and regulating the early childhood education and care sector. We unlock excellence and unleash the potential of two-thirds of school children in NSW. We’re proudly public and the largest education system in Australia. We nurture opportunities for every learner to develop the skills needed for their chosen career path, helping shape the industries of tomorrow.

We respect and value Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples as First Peoples of Australia.

About the roles
We are seeking to fill for the following CL5/6 opportunities across the Teaching, Learning and Student Wellbeing (TLSW) division:

Assistant Policy Officer
Support policy initiatives and reforms through high-quality administrative services, stakeholder liaison, and monitoring and reporting activities. You’ll be hands-on with drafting documents, coordinating communication, and helping ensure projects align with departmental goals.

Assistant Policy & Project Officer
Be involved in both policy development and project execution. You’ll assist with research, contribute to project planning and tracking, prepare correspondence and briefings, and support policy implementation through coordination and stakeholder engagement.

Assistant Project Officer
Contribute to the successful delivery of key education projects by supporting project planning, research, reporting, stakeholder communication, and administrative coordination to ensure deliverables are met on time and within scope.

These roles provide crucial support that enables our educators and staff to focus on what they do best: delivering quality education to students across NSW.

For further information please click on the role title below to view the role descriptions.
Assistant Policy Officer
Assistant Policy and Project Officer
Assistant Project Officer

About you
We’re seeking experienced professionals with:
A valid Working with Children Check (WWCC) for paid employment (or willing to acquire one)
Demonstrated understanding of and commitment to the value of public education
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.

Assistant Policy Officer:
Strong organisational and coordination skills to manage documentation, scheduling, and information flow related to policy projects.

Assistant Policy & Project Officer:
Experience providing support in policy development or project delivery, preferably in a government or public service environment.

Assistant Project Officer:
Demonstrated experience in contributing to the delivery of projects, including administrative and coordination support
Familiarity with project lifecycle stages, governance, risk management and reporting in line with government or organisational frameworks.

About the Teaching, Learning and Student Wellbeing division
The Teaching, Learning and Student Wellbeing (TLSW) division strives to improve educational and wellbeing outcomes for every young child and every student. The division includes 5 directorates providing support to schools:
Curriculum directorate leads coordination of special programs and leading the department’s response to the NSW Curriculum Reform supporting curriculum implementation across P-12.
Inclusion & Wellbeing directorate leads coordination of state-wide strategy, policies and programs to lift student participation, health and wellbeing, outcomes for students with disability, maximising access, inclusion and wellbeing of students in education from P-12.
Student Support and Specialist Programs directorate provides state-wide student support services and specialist programs to support student engagement in Arts, Sport, Community Languages and International programs, child wellbeing and mental health, and assisted school travel.
Student Wellbeing Support directorate provides direct support to schools to strengthen accessible and inclusive education practice to maximise wellbeing and learning for students in NSW public schools.
Teaching and Learning Support directorate develops and delivers evidence-based professional learning, resources and advice that enables schools, teachers and the system to support all learners to effectively access the curriculum to fulfill their potential.

Why Join Us?
By joining our talent pool, you'll be considered for upcoming ongoing and/or temporary opportunities as they arise over the next 18 months. You will:
Collaborate with talented professionals across Australia’s largest education system
Enjoy a 35 hour working week
Enjoy flexible working arrangements
Have access to flex leave entitlements, generous holidays and leave conditions
Receive a competitive salary, salary sacrificing, employer’s contribution to superannuation and annual leave loading
Access to Fitness Passport
Opportunities for advancement and mobility across the Department to support your career growth

How to apply
Please submit your application by clicking ‘Apply Online’ and attaching a resume (maximum 5 pages) & cover letter (maximum 2 pages) outlining how you meet the requirements and capabilities for the role.
Please refer to the Applicant’s Guide to Applying to assist you with your application.

Applications close: Thursday 12 June 2025 at 11:5+pm

For role enquiries, please contact TLSW recruitment via email on tlswrecruitment@det.nsw.edu.au

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.

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 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.
 
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