Senior Project Officer at NSW Government Curriculum Teaching and Assessment

Parramatta, New South Wales, Australia -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

28 Jun, 26

Salary

142665.0

Posted On

30 Mar, 26

Experience

5 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Project Management, Project Planning, Resource Coordination, Budget Management, Reporting, Stakeholder Relationships, Communication, Project Development, Project Delivery, Team Management, Governance Compliance, Quality Assurance, Aboriginal Education Policy Implementation

Industry

Education Administration Programs

Description

Senior Project Officer 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 until 30.01.2030 Located in Parramatta with 50% flexible working arrangements Salary Clerk Grade 9/10 from $129,464 to $142,665 base + superannuation About the role Senior Project Officer manages and coordinates the development, implementation and evaluation of complex projects to achieve project outcomes and support the achievement of organisational objectives. For further information please click here to view the role description About you - Manage projects including developing project plans, coordinating resources, managing budgets, meeting reporting requirements, and supporting project-related activities, ensure project outcomes are achieved within agreed scope in line Experience in stakeholder relationships through effective communication to ensure project deliverables are met. Discuss emerging project issues and support project development and delivery Manage a project team/s ensuring compliance with governance and quality requirements, to successfully deliver all key project/s milestones and outcomes 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 Hold a current and valid Working with Children Check (WWCC) for paid employment. 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 answer 2 following questions: 1) Describe a time when you needed information and contributions from other people to ensure the success of one of your projects. What were your actions and what was the outcome? (300 to 400 words maximum) 2) We all have difficulty meeting challenging goals or objectives? Can you supply some examples of where you weren't able to meet the required goal or objective? What was the situation? What approach did you take? What was the result? (300 to 400 words maximum) 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. This is a child-related role. As a condition of employment you will be required to provide a valid Working with Children Check (WWCC) Clearance number (for paid employment). Visit the website for more information. 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 12 April 2026 at 11:59pm. For role enquiries please contact Kirsty Seeley at kirsty.seeley2@det.nsw.edu.au and for recruitment process enquiries please contact Julie Nguyen at julie.nguyen49@det.nsw.edu.au We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds, including but not limited to Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander people, people of any age or gender, people from culturally and linguistically diverse groups and/or from the LGBTQIA+ community, veterans, refugees, people with disability, people with sensory differences, and neurodiverse people. If we can make some adjustments to our recruitment/interview process to better help you shine, please reach out to the contact person for this recruitment, details listed above. For more information, visit the NSW Department of Education’s Diversity, equity and inclusion webpage. 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 Project Officer manages and coordinates the development, implementation, and evaluation of complex projects to achieve organizational objectives. This includes managing project plans, coordinating resources, overseeing budgets, meeting reporting requirements, and ensuring project deliverables are met.