Manager Schools Reform

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
• Located in Parramatta with flexible work arrangements available
• Salary: Clerk Grade 11/12 with salary ranging from $149739 to $173174 super and annual leave loading
• Drive meaningful reform that supports schools across NSW

About the role

As Manager Schools Reform you will oversee complex strategic reform projects from planning through to implementation and transition into business-as-usual operations.

You will lead a high-performing team responsible for delivering key initiatives while managing competing priorities stakeholder expectations and project risks in a dynamic environment.

For further information please click here to view the role description

About you

You are a confident and collaborative leader with demonstrated experience managing complex financial projects and driving strategic reform initiatives within large and fast-paced environments. Experience in financial strategy budgeting funding or financial transformation initiatives will be highly regarded.

You thrive when navigating competing priorities and are skilled at building strong stakeholder relationships influencing outcomes and leading teams through change.

To be successful in this role you will bring:

• Strong project and program management experience ideally within complex financial budgeting or strategic reform environments
• Exceptional stakeholder engagement and communication skills
• The ability to provide strategic advice and manage competing priorities effectively
• Experience leading teams and fostering a positive high-performing culture
• Strong problem-solving risk management and continuous improvement capabilities
• A collaborative approach with the ability to build commitment to change and reform initiatives

Key knowledge and experience

• Extensive experience in project design development and delivery / implementation in government agencies or commercial enterprises
• Substantial experience in managing teams and working collaboratively with a wide range of senior stakeholders to influence behaviour and achieve outcomes
• Knowledge of and commitment to implementing theDepartments 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

• Qualifications in a relevant discipline or demonstrated equivalent knowledge skills and experience.
• Demonstrated understanding of and commitment to the value of public education.

Benefits

• Flexible working arrangements
• 35 hour working week
• Competitive salary salary sacrificing options 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).

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.

Targeted Question

Describe a time when you led a complex financial project strategic reform initiative or business improvement activity within a large or fast-paced organisation. (300 words)

Please refer to the Applicants 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 nonchild-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: Sunday 24 May 2026 at 11:59pm.

For role enquiries please contact Tammy Connor via email on and for recruitment process enquiries please contact

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.