Sponsorship Ofcr Arts Sport & Init

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 employment until 24th July 2028
• Based in Parramatta with flexible work arrangements. Three days in the office are required including a mandatory team day on Tuesdays
• Salary ranges from $113574 to $125720 p.a. plus superannuation and annual leave loading

About the role

The Arts Sport and Initiatives Unit provides the development delivery and evaluation of state-wide programs resources and support to school-aged students across NSW. Programs are developed that provide opportunity for students and teachers to teach learn and lead in creative performing literature and language arts sport and physical activity through both participation programs and high potential and gifted pathways.

• Work across a range of arts sport and initiatives programs.
• Coordinate the implementation of identified sponsorship activities and events.
• Liaise with external stakeholders and internal departmental personnel.
• Develop and coordinate communication and stakeholder engagement strategies.
• Support existing and emerging arts and sport sponsorships and commercial arrangements.
• Secure and contract new sponsorships and commercial arrangements.

For further information please click here to view the role description

About you

• Highly organised with experience engaging and managing multiple sponsors or external stakeholders simultaneously.
• Strong communication skills across written oral and digital channels particularly in sponsorship business engagement and benefit delivery.
• Experience in government sponsorship marketing communications engagement or supporting live event coordination is an advantage.
• Proficient in Excel Google Drive MS Teams and SharePoint (essential).
• Skilled in social media content creation scheduling and monitoring.
• Experience with InDesign Photoshop Canva MS Project/Planner or Trello is desirable.
• 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

• Relevant tertiary qualifications or equivalent professional experience
• Current 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 respond to the following targeted questions.

1. Provide an example of a program/project you have coordinated or assisted with where you have secured and worked simultaneously with external stakeholders from a variety of organisations. Describe your role and how you developed and maintained external stakeholder relationships to support achievement of the program/project objectives. (400 words maximum)

2. Give an example of a large-scale event you have been instrumental in delivering that involved navigating complex planning communications and logistics including outdoor considerations. Describe a significant challenge you faced how you adapted your plans in response to changing circumstances and the strategies you employed to manage the expectations and demands of your stakeholders. (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.

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: Friday 13 February at 11:59pm.

For role enquiries please contact Sandra Copeman 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.