Senior Advisor Projects Support at NSW Government School Performance North

Parramatta, New South Wales, Australia -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

08 Jun, 26

Salary

125720.0

Posted On

10 Mar, 26

Experience

5 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Administrative Support, Coordination, Project Support, Managing Applications, Process Coordination, Correspondence Preparation, Drafting Responses, Stakeholder Communication, Report Analysis, Briefing Preparation, Handling Sensitive Matters, Discretion, Confidence, Stakeholder Relationship Building, Operational Efficiency, Technology Utilization

Industry

Education Administration Programs

Description

Senior Advisor Projects Support At the NSW Department of Education, we educate and inspire lifelong learners – from early childhood, through schooling to vocational education and training. Ongoing Full-Time Located in Parramatta with flexible working arrangements available $113,575 - $125,720 plus superannuation About the role The Senior Advisor, Project Support provides administrative, coordination, and project support to facilitate the delivery of workforce initiatives and business operations. The role is primarily responsible for managing applications from teachers for compassionate transfer, coordinating related processes, and preparing correspondence and drafting responses to support decision-making and stakeholder communication. Prepare, coordinate and review high-level communications, including submissions for exceptions and formal correspondence, to address issues and respond to enquiries. Investigate, analyse and coordinate reports, advice and briefings on complex policy and operational matters to support informed decision-making and planning. Manage highly sensitive matters and engage in sensitive conversations with professionalism, discretion and confidence. The role works as part of the projects and support team as part of School Recruitment Advisory & policy in School Workforce. The role works independently on Compassionate Transfer applications and with the wider team to manage workload across the team. For further information please click here to view the role description About you - As the Senior Advisor Projects and support you will be able to demonstrate The ability to support the management and resolution of complex enquiries and issues to ensure the provision of accurate information and the timely and effective resolution of matters. Confidently utilise technology applications and systems to deliver efficient and effective services in accordance with Department policies and procedures, including relevant HR systems, TRIM, Microsoft Office and other operational technologies. Build and maintain effective stakeholder relationships, working collaboratively with team members and other teams across School Workforce to support service delivery, strengthen stakeholder engagement and improve operational efficiencies. Provide a range of coordination and project support services to meet the operational and business needs of the team/unit, ensuring effective communication and stakeholder management throughout project activities. 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. Essential requirements of the role Proven ability to manage highly sensitive and confidential matters, conducting sensitive conversations with professionalism, discretion and confidence Demonstrated understanding of and commitment to the value of public education. Benefits Flexible working arrangements 35 hour working week Competitive, salary sacrificing, employer’s contribution to superannuation and annual leave loading Flex Leave entitlements, generous holidays & leave conditions Opportunities for advancement and mobility across the Department to support your career growth 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. Applicants are encouraged to prepare their application materials independently. The selection panel values authentic and personally written responses that reflect your own experience, insights and alignment with the Department’s values and priorities. 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’. 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. As a condition of employment, successful candidates not currently employed by the Department must provide a valid Working with Children Check (WWCC) clearance number. Renewal is not required after the WWCC expires, as long as you remain in a non–child-related role. Employer obligations only apply while the WWCC is valid. Candidates must have Australian work rights (citizens, permanent residents, New Zealand citizens or a valid work visa). Ongoing (permanent) roles are open to Australian citizens and permanent residents and New Zealand citizens, while temporary roles welcome applicants with a visa. Closing date 24th March 2026 at 11:59pm. For role enquiries please contact Michelle Peisley at Michelle.Peisley6@det.nsw.edu.au or by phone on M: 0436927571. 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 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.

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Responsibilities

The Senior Advisor, Project Support primarily manages teacher applications for compassionate transfer, coordinates related processes, and prepares high-level correspondence and responses to support decision-making. This role also involves investigating, analyzing, and coordinating reports and briefings on complex policy and operational matters.