Executive AssistantProject Officer

Sydney - Australia

Monthly Salary: $ 99938 - 110271

Posted on: 30+ days ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Executive Assistant/Project 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
Parramatta with flexible working arrangements available
Clerk 5/6 $99938 - $110271 plus superannuation

About the role

The Executive Assistant/Project Officer delivers comprehensive executive and administrative support to ensure smooth business operations and assist Senior Executives in achieving organisational goals. The Project Officer component of the role involves conducting research analysis reporting implementation tasks and a variety of administrative activities to support the planning development and execution of projects in accordance with established project plans and objectives.

Your Responsibilities

Balancing competing priorities and providing high-quality confidential support under heavy workloads and tight deadlines for two Directors and their units.

Provide comprehensive administrative support for two Directors as required
Monitor and manage the Directors inbox and correspondence

For further information please click here to view the role description

About you

As the Executive Assistant/Project officer you will be able to demonstrate the following

Draft and prepare correspondence to support the operational needs of the Directors and their units.
Collect analyse and present background information to assist Directors in informed decision-making and planning.
Foster strong customer relationships and collaborate with colleagues across directorates to improve service delivery and operational efficiencies.
Support project teams by assisting with task completion conducting basic research and analysis and monitoring and reporting on project progress milestones and deliverables to meet time cost and quality expectations.
Confidently use technology systems and applications to deliver efficient services and maintain accurate compliant records in line with departmental policy.
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

List any essential requirements for the role from the RD if applicable.
Previous experience as an Executive Assistant
Strong understanding of Microsoft Suite
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.

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 note due to the NSW Government closedown period (Wednesday 24 December 2025 Sunday 11 January 2026) applications for this recruitment will be reviewed commencing mid-January 2026.

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 11th January 2026 at 11:59pm.

For role enquiries please contact Peta Pocock at and for recruitment process enquirires 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.

Required Experience:

Executive Assistant/Project 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-TimeParramatta with flexible working arrangements availableClerk 5/6 $99938 - $110271 plus supera...