Business Continuity, Risk & Resilience Lead

At the NSW Department of Education we educate and inspire lifelong learners from early childhood through schooling to vocational education and training.

• Ongoing full opportunity
• Parramatta CBD location with flexible working arrangements available
• Salary ranges from $129464 to $142665 p.a. plus super and annual leave loading

About the role

This role leads how the department prepares for responds to and learns from disruptions shaping a practical business focused approach to continuity and crisis management.

As the Business Continuity Risk & Resilience Lead you will partner closely with business areas to deliver continuity and crisis management services strengthen the departments resilience framework and build capability across the organisation.

You will:

• Maintain and update the departments business continuity and management framework
• Lead periodic review of business continuity and crisis management assessment processes and outcome
• Partner with business areas to identify critical functions and ensure continuity arrangements are practical and aligned to operational priorities
• Provide specialist advice and support to embed resilience framework arrangements and guide effective response during incident and crisis
• Prepare high-quality reports and briefings for executive leadership and Audit and Risk Committee (ARC).
• Deliver training and workshops to build awareness uplift resilience capability and embed continuity practices across the Department

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About you

We are seeking someone who can expand the function beyond annual assessments to establish a more integrated robust and responsive resilience framework across the department.

You will bring:

• Demonstrated experience in business continuity and / or crisis management within a large organisation
• Understanding of and experience applying business continuity principles
• A proactive approach to building resilience capability and driving continuous improvement
• Confidence engaging and influencing stakeholders at all levels
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Knowledge of and commitment to implementing the Departments Aboriginal Education Policy and upholding the Departments Partnership Agreement with the NSW AECG and to ensure quality outcomes for Aboriginal people.

Essential requirements of the role

• Tertiary qualifications in Business Continuity Management or a related field and/or equivalent workplace experience.
• Current and valid Working with Children Check Clearance for paid employment.
• Demonstrated understanding of and commitment to the value of public education.

Benefits

• Flexible working arrangements
• 35 hour working week
• Competitive salary salary sacrificing employers 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.

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 Departments values and priorities.

Please refer to the Applicants Guide to Applying to assist you with your application.

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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: Tuesday 26 May 2026 at 11:59pm.

For role enquiries please contact Jacqueline Wang (Manager Risk Operations & Advisory) at

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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 () 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.