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.


1x Ongoing Full-Time position
Located in Parramatta with Hybrid Working from Home arrangements with a requirement to be in the office 50% of the time
Clerk Grade +/10 with salary ranging from $125,6+3 p.a. to $138,510 p.a. + super and annual leave loading
Access to fitness passport, flex leave entitlements and other salary packaging benefits!
We encourage Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people from diverse cultural backgrounds, people living with disability and people living in regional areas to apply


About the role

The Senior Project Officer manages and coordinates the development and implementation of a range of policy and complex projects to contribute to the delivery of initiatives and reforms that support organisational objectives and Government commitments.


The Major Projects Design branch leads priority projects for the Early Childhood Outcomes Division. That means we work on interesting early education and care reform projects that are important to government. We work in a fast-moving and complex environment but we also work hard to build a supportive and fun working culture.


For further information please click here to view the role description


About you
The ideal candidate will:

Have broad experience in policy and/or project work within the public sector.
Have demonstrated experience in managing all aspects of project planning, development and implementation for a range of projects
Be flexible and adaptable to change and able to prioritise effectively in a dynamic environment.
Possess strong written and oral communication skills
Think critically and be able to solve complex problems
Be able to build and maintain strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders
Be willing to support and mentor other colleagues including project officers and assistant project officers.


Essential requirements of the role

Tertiary qualifications in a relevant discipline, or demonstrated equivalent knowledge and/or experience.
A valid Working with Children Check for paid employment.
Demonstrated understanding of and commitment to the value of public education.


Desirable requirements

Skills in both quantitative and qualitative analysis to support policy development will be viewed favourably


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.
Knowledge or experience in the ECEC sector.


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.


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’.


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.


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.


Closing date: Sunday 8th June 2025 at 11:5+pm


For role enquiries please contact Rochelle Romero at Rochelle.romero@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.