Curriculum Implementation Officer PDHPE at New South Wales Government

Sydney, New South Wales, Australia -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

17 Dec, 25

Salary

0.0

Posted On

18 Sep, 25

Experience

5 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Curriculum Development, Assessment Expertise, Project Management, Collaboration, Communication, Data Analysis, Legislation Knowledge, Teaching Expertise, Educational Research, Relationship Building

Industry

Law Enforcement

Description

Join us to make a difference for all students in NSW! Position details SEO 2 Temporary, Full-time until 27 Jan 2028 Close to Wynyard station & hybrid work arrangements available About the role The Curriculum Implementation Officer, Personal Development, Health and Physical Education (PDHPE) provides curriculum and assessment expertise, advice and support for the implementation and monitoring of curriculum in the PDHPE learning area from Kindergarten to Year 12, and manages curriculum activities and projects in accordance with Directorate priorities and processes On a day-to-day basis you will be responsible for: Provide subject-matter expertise and advice in PDHPE Lead and contribute to curriculum projects and initiatives in line with Directorate strategic and operational plans Prepares correspondence, reports, briefings and data in relation to PDHPE and related curriculum development and implementation in schools. Contribute to the monitoring, maintenance and/or development of PDHPE curriculum by evaluating feedback, analysing evidence Working collaboratively with officers across learning areas, cross curriculum teams and other areas of NESA to ensure cohesion, alignment and quality in the implementation of syllabuses Collaborates, communicates and works effectively with a range of NESA areas, particularly with the Assessment Standards Directorate, to support PDHPE learning in NSW. Our ideal candidate will: Contribute to building collaborative relationships and alignment across the work of NESA, especially within the Curriculum Standards Directorate, by balancing the priorities and demands of the PDHPE learning area with the competing priorities and demands of other areas and across teams. Deliver outcomes relating to curriculum activities and projects with competing priorities in an intensive work environment. Maintain expertise in PDHPE curriculum and pedagogy by staying current with national and international research. Expertise in teaching, learning and assessment in PDHPE. Essential Requirements: Tertiary qualifications in education in a relevant discipline or demonstrated equivalent relevant professional experience. Extensive working knowledge and understanding of current legislation, policy, research, practices and issues relating to PDHPE curriculum and assessment. a current NSW Working with Children Check (WWCC) clearance for paid employment (prior to commencement, not required at the application stage). Download the role description. About us At the NSW Education Standards Authority (NESA) we work with the NSW community to drive improvements in student achievement. We achieve this by supporting all school sectors with high-quality syllabuses, assessment (including managing the HSC and NAPLAN), teaching standards (e.g., accrediting teachers) and school environments (including setting and monitoring school standards). To find out more about the important work we do for NSW visit our website. Ready to join us? Select “Apply” and attach an up-to-date résumé (maximum 5 pages) and a cover letter (maximum 2 pages). Also address the 2 targeted questions below in your online application: · Targeted Question 1: Explain how you have drawn on your understanding of key curriculum and assessment legislation, policies, research, practices and/or issues to support teaching and learning in PDHPE. (400-word max) · Targeted Question 2: Describe a time when you have used your high-level communication skills to manage a contentious or difficult issue. What strategies did you use? What was the outcome? (400-word max) Advice on applying for NSW Public Sector roles If you need reasonable adjustments for the recruitment process and workplace, please reach out to the contact person above. Close date: 1 October 2025 at 11.59pm AEST Thank you for your interest, we look forward to receiving your application. This is a child-related role. For the successful applicant, as a condition of employment, they will be required to provide a Working with Children Check (WWCC) clearance number (for paid employment) prior to commencement in the role. Please note the WWCC will be at the applicant’s own expense. For more information, click here. We particularly welcome applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people with disability, people of all ages, genders, cultural and linguistic backgrounds, the LGBTQIA+ community, veterans and refugees. Visa sponsorship is not available for this position. For ongoing roles, you must be an Australian or New Zealand citizen or an Australian Permanent Resident. Australian Temporary Residents may be considered for a fixed term contract for the length of their visa, depending on the requirements of the hiring area and the position. A Talent Pool (valid for 18 months) may be created for future ongoing and temporary roles.

Responsibilities

The Curriculum Implementation Officer provides expertise and support for the implementation and monitoring of the PDHPE curriculum from Kindergarten to Year 12. Responsibilities include leading curriculum projects, preparing reports, and collaborating with various teams to ensure quality implementation.