Senior Project Officer at New South Wales Government

Sydney, New South Wales, Australia -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

30 Jul, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

01 May, 26

Experience

5 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Project management, Stakeholder management, Risk management, Communication, Negotiation, Issues management, Project planning, Quality assurance, Governance, Education policy, Assessment design, NAPLAN, Team leadership

Industry

Law Enforcement

Description

Guiding the future of NSW education Position details Clerk Grade 9/10 Full-Time, Temporary (until May 2027) Multiple positions to fill 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 Senior Project Officer is within the Assessment Services directorate which is responsible for the design, management and delivery of high-stakes assessment programs for NSW students from Kindergarten to Year 12. Reporting to the Principal Project Manager, NAPLAN; this role will manage and coordinate the development, implementation and evaluation of complex projects to achieve project outcomes and support the achievement of organisational objectives. This role will focus on projects relating to NAPLAN. On a day-to-day basis you will be responsible for: Managing and overseeing all aspects of project planning, development and implementation for a range of projects. Establishing and maintaining stakeholder relationships through effective communication, negotiation and issues management to engage stakeholders. Monitoring and evaluating all aspects of project implementation, including risk and contingency management, benefits realisation, project impact and quality measures. Managing a project team/s, ensuring compliance with governance and quality requirements, to successfully deliver all key project/s milestones and outcomes. To be successful, you will need: Knowledge and experience prioritising and delivering outcomes relating to projects with competing priorities in an intensive work environment. Proven experience establishing and managing collaborative stakeholder relationships given the range of diverse and, at times, competing expectations, interests, and sensitivities with changing assessment environment. Willingness to work outside of normal business hours and at other Sydney locations during peak periods. A current NSW Working with Children Check (WWCC) number. Role 1 requires a relevant tertiary qualification and experience in education or teaching. Role 1: Senior Project Officer (Assessment) We invite you to download this role description for additional information on the position. This position has a focus on the development of the test materials and marking of the writing scripts for NAPLAN. To be successful, you will require a relevant tertiary qualification and experience in education or teaching. Role 2: Senior Project Officer We invite you to download this role description for additional information on the position. For this role you will benefit from having a strong project management background working on large scale projects. Note: A current NSW Working with Children Check (WWCC) clearance for paid employment is required before commencing in this role. It is not required at the application stage. The cost of the WWCC clearance is the responsibility of the successful applicant. 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). Note in your cover letter which role(s) you are applying for – Role 1 or 2 or both. Also address the 2 targeted questions below in your online application (maximum of 400 words per response): Targeted Question 1: Describe a time when you had to navigate and implement ongoing procedures and processes as part of a larger project. How did you manage these and maintain focus on your team goals? Targeted Question 2: Give an example of a time when you managed project risks. What techniques did you use to identify and mitigate project risks? How do you ensure that potential risks are identified and addressed early in the project lifecycle? Targeted Question 3: please indicate which role/s you prefer to be considered for. Role 1: Senior Project Officer (Assessment) or Role 2: Senior Project Officer 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: 13 May 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 Senior Project Officer will manage and coordinate the development, implementation, and evaluation of complex projects, specifically focusing on NAPLAN. This includes overseeing project planning, maintaining stakeholder relationships, and ensuring compliance with governance and quality standards.