Support Officer at NSW Government Curriculum Teaching and Assessment

Charlestown, New South Wales, Australia -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

27 Jun, 26

Salary

82329.0

Posted On

29 Mar, 26

Experience

2 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Customer Service, Organisational Skills, Prioritisation, Verbal Communication, Written Communication, Microsoft Office, Outlook, Procurement, Project Management, Contract Administration, Data Entry, Records Administration, Word Processing, Spreadsheet Tasks, Social Media

Industry

Education Administration Programs

Description

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 Role Location Gateshead, Newcastle Salary range $75,728.00 - $82,329.00 p.a., plus employer's contribution to superannuation and annual leave loading. About School Infrastructure | Asset Management Division School Infrastructure (SI) is delivering the largest investment in public education infrastructure in the history of NSW. Our mission is to ensure every school-aged child has access to high-quality education facilities at their local public school. This includes new buildings, major upgrades, and long-term maintenance strategies. About the role Implement effective workflow practices to support the Asset Delivery Team within the Hunter Central Coast Asset Management Unit (AMU) and Schools Infrastructure Undertake general administrative duties to support the effective functioning and operation of the office Collate, enter and update data, reports and other departmental applications to maintain accuracy and currency of data Conduct accurate, effective records administration ensuring systems are kept up to date and all record movements are correctly tracked Complete word processing and spreadsheet tasks to support team initiatives and undertake activities to support communication initiatives using social media Provide back-up support to other roles within the office to ensure business continuity and quality customer services are provided at all times Complete word processing and spreadsheet tasks to support team initiatives and undertake activities to support communication initiatives using social media For further information please click here to view the role description About you Experience in a customer service environment Great organisational skills and be able to work under pressure and prioritise tasks in a high-volume environment Excellent verbal and written communication skills Experience in the use of Microsoft Office applications including Outlook Experience in Procurement, Project Management and Contract Administration (or a willingness to up-skill in this area) 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 Current NSW Driver’s Licence On site presence at the Gateshead West Office Demonstrated understanding of and commitment to the value of public education. Benefits 35 hour working week Competitive, salary sacrificing, employer’s contribution to superannuation and annual leave loading Flex Leave entitlements, generous holidays & leave conditions and flexible working arrangements Opportunities for advancement and mobility across the Department to support your career growth Fitness Passport with access to 1500+ facilities across the state 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 13 April 2026 at 11:59pm. For role enquiries please contact Ben Lamrock via email at ben.lamrock2@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 role involves implementing effective workflow practices to support the Asset Delivery Team and undertaking general administrative duties to ensure the office functions effectively. Key tasks include collating and updating data, maintaining accurate records administration, and completing word processing and spreadsheet tasks.