Senior Policy Officer at NSW Government School Performance North

, , Australia -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

19 Jan, 26

Salary

161711.0

Posted On

21 Oct, 25

Experience

5 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Attention To Detail, Time Management, Communication Skills, Policy Advice, Stakeholder Engagement, Report Preparation, Aboriginal Education Policy, Public Education Commitment

Industry

Education Administration Programs

Description

Senior Policy Officer At the NSW Department of Education, we educate and inspire lifelong learners – from early childhood, through schooling to vocational education and training. Multiple vacancies - Ongoing Full-Time Located in Parramatta with flexible working arrangements available $161,711 Package includes salary ($129,464 - $142,665), employer's contribution to superannuation and annual leave loading. About the role The Senior Policy Officer manages and coordinates the development and implementation of a range of policy initiatives to contribute to the delivery of policy initiatives that align with the Department’s priorities. Current Department priorities include initiatives relating to the Plan for Public Education and teacher workload reduction. For further information please click here to view the role description About you Strong attention to detail and effectively manages your time to meet deadlines. Adaptable with excellent communication skills Showing experience in providing expert policy advice and information to relevant stakeholders to facilitate the appropriate interpretation and implementation of policies and support the department’s policy initiatives Capable of leading the preparation of correspondence, written reports, publications, and briefs that are informative and aligned with agency requirements to respond to Government requests. 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 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 as well as providing an answer to the pre-screening question below: Pre-screening Question Describe a situation in which you had to negotiate with stakeholders to obtain a good outcome for the organisation. What was the outcome? (300 words max) 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 4 November 2025 at 11:59pm. For role enquiries please contact Shivani Nadan, Senior Policy Officer at Shivani.Nadan1@det.nsw.edu.au 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 Policy Officer manages and coordinates the development and implementation of various policy initiatives. This role contributes to the delivery of policy initiatives that align with the Department’s priorities.