PRINCIPAL PROJECT MANAGER

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

• Temporary Full-Time up to 31 December 2027
• Located in Eveleigh with flexible working arrangements available
• Competitive salary of $149,739 - $173,174 pa plus superannuation and leave loading

ABOUT THE ROLE

We are seeking a hands-on project management specialist to implement a once-in-a-generation change in business operations. This role will deliver significant and rapid work to implement new processes into existing teams across the division and department.
The role will cover process mapping, template design and implementation into BAU. This is a rare Clerk Grade 11/12 position with no direct reports - leaving plenty of time to focus on getting things done.
Experience working in social infrastructure will be highly regarded. This role is ideal for people who like to tick tasks off their to-do lists.
For further information please click here to view the role description.

ESSENTIAL REQUIREMENTS OF THE ROLE

• Relevant tertiary qualifications in project management, business, education or a related field and/or demonstrated equivalent professional experience.
• Demonstrated understanding of and commitment to the value of public education.

Attach a resume (maximum 5 pages) and a cover letter (maximum 3 pages, including your response to the targeted question) outlining how you meet the requirements and capabilities of this role:

• Targeted question: Describe a time when you had to present a challenging or difficult message to your colleagues. How did you do it and how did it turn out