Executive Support Officer at New South Wales Government

Sydney, New South Wales, Australia -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

21 May, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

20 Feb, 26

Experience

2 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Executive Support, Administrative Services, Secretariat Services, Prioritizing Requests, Diary Management, Records Management, Correspondence Management, Travel Coordination, Meeting Support, Information Gathering, Administrative Practices Maintenance, Managing Competing Priorities, Workload Management, Confidentiality, Discretion

Industry

Law Enforcement

Description

Guiding the future of NSW education Position details Clerk Grade 5/6 Full-Time, 12 months Temporary (possibility of conversion to ongoing) Close to Wynyard station & hybrid work arrangements available About us At the NSW Education Standards Authority (NESA), we are dedicated to carrying out meaningful work that drives improvements and elevates student achievement across NSW, now and into the future. We accomplish 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). NESA is a unique organisation in NSW (of around 740FTE staff) with significant state-wide impact, visit our website to learn more about the important work we do. About the role The Executive Support Officer will be working in the Assessment Division, providing a range of executive support and administrative services to facilitate the delivery of business operations and to support the Executive Director/s achievement of organisational objectives. On a day-to-day basis you will be responsible for: Providing a range of secretariat and administrative services across the Assessment Division Assessing and prioritising requests to facilitate the optimal use of the executive’s time Managing the Executive Director/s diary appointments, records and correspondence, coordinate travel arrangements, and schedule and support meetings to facilitate the effective management of their agenda Gathering, collating and providing background information for the executive Maintaining and updating administrative practices To be successful you will need: Experience managing competing priorities and executing in the agreed timeframe Demonstrated experience providing high level of support while juggling heavy workload and short deadlines without compromising quality of work Knowledge and experience maintaining confidentiality and discretion We invite you to download the role description for additional information on the position. Note: At NESA you will benefit from: An organisation where your contribution has a big impact. An enviable CBD location (all modes of transport nearby, and excellent coffee and eateries) with refurbished offices. Flexible working arrangements and generous leave entitlements. Access to discounted health and fitness memberships via Fitness Passport, an employee assistance program and annual flu vaccinations. Salary packaging options. Working in a purpose driven and ethical organisation with committed colleagues. 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 (maximum of 400 words per response - approximately): Targeted Question 1: Describe a situation where you showed initiative. What was the outcome? Targeted Question 2: Describe a recent work situation that required you to perform several tasks, or work on several projects at the same time. What steps did you take manage this successfully? Advice on applying for NSW Public Sector roles If you need reasonable adjustments for the recruitment process and workplace, please reach out to recruitment@nesa.nsw.edu.au Close date: Wednesday 25 February 2026 at 11.59pm AEST Thank you for your interest, we look forward to receiving your application. Important information NESA’s Statement of Commitment to Child Safety All children and young people have the right to be respected, feel safe, be safe, and protected from harm. NESA is committed to child safety and child safe practices underpinning our purpose of helping children and young people leave school, ready to take advantage of life’s opportunities and rise to its inevitable challenges. We particularly welcome applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people with disability, people of all ages, genders, cultural and linguistic backgrounds and the LGBTQIA+ community. 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 Executive Support Officer will provide a range of executive support and administrative services within the Assessment Division to facilitate business operations and support the Executive Director/s objectives. Key duties include managing the executive's diary, correspondence, travel, and scheduling meetings, alongside providing secretariat services.