Senior Digital Designer at New South Wales Government

Sydney, New South Wales, Australia -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

25 Feb, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

27 Nov, 25

Experience

5 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

UX Design, User Requirements, Stakeholder Engagement, Agile Environment, Critical Thinking, Business Processes, Testing, Change Initiatives

Industry

Law Enforcement

Description

Guiding the future of NSW education Position details Clerk Grade 9/10 Full time, temporary 6 months (with the possibility of extension) Close to Wynyard station & hybrid work arrangements available About us At the NSW Education Standards Authority (NESA), we’re 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 Curriculum Division develops and endorses syllabuses for all schools in NSW from Kindergarten to Year 12. This role is within the Curriculum Production Directorate which develops, revises, and maintains those syllabuses. At NESA we are presently focused on an exciting, transformational program of curriculum reform, and this role is a great opportunity to support/Lead the work of passionate educators. Curriculum production is important at NESA because it creates a standardised yet flexible foundation for teaching and learning, ensuring students gain essential knowledge and skills. The process ensures curriculum is high-quality, equitable, and accessible, supporting diverse student needs and preparing them for future learning and life. The Senior Digital Designer is accountable for the UX design and continued development of the frontend of the NSW Curriculum website to facilitate the roll out of the digital curriculum as part of NESA’s program of curriculum reform and syllabus development. The role identifies, reviews and documents user requirements and stories that align with the scope to improve external facing websites and align solutions with business requirements, organisational strategies and plans. On a day-to-day basis you will be responsible for: ' Leading and coordinating complex change initiatives, setting priorities, investigating options, and implementing changes to program scope to achieve business outcomes. Identify and document business processes, business and functional requirements to align user stories, and case scenarios, comparing the best processes including measuring and evaluating outcomes. Build and maintain strategic relationships with stakeholders to define business needs Develop and execute test plans, including system, regression and user acceptance testing, ensuring functional queries are resolved and quality outcomes are achieved. To be successful, you will need: Proven experience balancing multiple high-volume priorities and deadlines while driving the delivery of change initiatives, implementation plans and business improvements. To have developed skills to operate in an agile environment that require critical thinking, rapid understanding of complex systems, and collaboration with senior stakeholders and subject matter experts to enhance user experience and support improved teaching and learning outcomes. Tertiary qualifications in a relevant discipline or demonstrated equivalent relevant professional experience. We invite you to download the role description for additional information on the position. At NESA you'll 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 entitlement 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 500 words per response - approximately): Targeted Question 1: Provide an example of when you have used technology to manage information in your workplace. What technology did you use? How did you ensure data was accurate and stayed up to date? What did you find challenging Targeted Question 2: Describe a situation where you had to proactively engage stakeholders and build support for business project. What actions did you take? What was the outcome? 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: Thursday 4 December 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 Senior Digital Designer is responsible for the UX design and development of the NSW Curriculum website, facilitating the rollout of the digital curriculum. This includes leading change initiatives, documenting user requirements, and ensuring high-quality outcomes through testing.