Assistant Policy Officer

Assistant Policy Officer

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 working arrangements available
• $99938 - $110271 plus superannuation

About the role

The National Policy & Reform team supports NSWs contribution to national Early Childhood Education and Care initiatives and policy reform. Were looking for someone who can bring strong coordination and organisational skills to our policy development and secretariat functions.

You will prepare meeting papers and minutes track actions and contribute to the drafting and coordination of policy advice to support NSWs input into national forums.

Attention to detail and clear written communication are important and youll be supported by an experienced and collaborative team that works together to maintain high standards and support each others learning.

The Early Childhood Outcomes (ECO) division is responsible for ensuring all children make a strong start in life and learning and make a successful transition to school. The division will transform early childhood education and care child development and contribute to womens economic participation in NSW through improved access affordability and quality of care and services.

For further information please click here to view the role description

About you

As the Assistant Policy Officer you will be able to:

• Deliver a variety of administrative support functions such as coordinating working groups and committees to facilitate stakeholder engagement and contribute to policy development and implementation.
• Address routine policy enquiries by providing clear and consistent advice and information informed by input from subject matter experts.
• Managing several policy support tasks simultaneously while meeting agreed standards objectives and tight deadlines amid competing priorities.
• Produce clear concise and well-structured written briefs that effectively convey key information and support informed decision-making.

Essential requirements of the role

• A valid Working With Children Check
• Demonstrated understanding of and commitment to the value of public education.
• 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.

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.

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 Sunday 14th December 2025at 11:59pm.

For role enquiries please contact Angelique Vongsaya at and for recruitment process enquiries please contact Kirsty Anic 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.