Senior Editor

Senior Editor

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 opportunity until December 2029
• Located at Parramatta NSW (hybrid working arrangement)
• Salary Clerk Grade 9/10 ranging from $129464 to $142665 base superannuation

About Curriculum Directorate

Curriculum is a directorate within the Teaching Learning and Student Wellbeing division. We are responsible for supporting the implementation of policies and design of high-quality evidence-based resources and tools to support curriculum implementation across P-12. We coordinate special programs and we lead the departments response to the NSW Curriculum Reform.

About Multimedia Resource Development

The Multimedia Resource Development team works closely with a diverse range of stakeholders to provide editorial services quality assurance and strategic advice. Editorial is part of the broader publishing function within the Multimedia Resource Development team. This role leads a skilled editorial team that supports the delivery of clear accurate and accessible curriculum resources for NSW public schools.

About the role

The role leads and manages the delivery of high quality print and electronic publications that are consistent with Departmental requirements.

• Lead and manage the delivery of print and electronic materials that are high quality and consistent with Departmental requirements.
• Provide advice and recommendations on accessibility standards to deliver effective support for learning and teaching in NSW schools.
• Work collaboratively and contribute to the broader leadership of innovative support for schools.
• Liaise and negotiate with a range of stakeholders and work collaboratively within and across teams.
• Develop coordinate and deliver projects and initiatives for a range of stakeholders within tight timeframes and budgets.
• Analyse evaluate and contribute to improvements in implementing relevant standards specifications and methodologies.
• Prepare and coordinate strategic advice and reports to support development and delivery in line with established plans budgets timeframes objectives and priorities.

• 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.

For further information please click here to view the role description

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 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 and answering the following targeted question:

Targeted question: Please describe a recent example where you managed a team through a high-volume period. How did you assign tasks and support team members to ensure work was delivered on time and to a high quality (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 Departments values and priorities.

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.

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 Friday 12 December 2025 at 11:59pm.

For role enquiries please contact Leanne Mezrani at and for recruitment process enquiries please contact Julie Nguyen at

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.