Senior Group Leader

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 employment
• Located in Liverpool offering flexible working arrangements with 3 days mandatory office presence for business requirements
• Salary ranges from $149739 to $173174 p.a. plus superannuation and annual leave loading

About School Infrastructure

The School Infrastructure division is dedicated to building and maintaining a safe learning environment for every child. By delivering new school building major upgrades and maintenance it ensures students across all ages have access to high-quality education and facilities.

About the role

As the Senior Group leader you will be leading a team of 18 to deliver capital works and asset management across 300 schools within the South-West region. This critical role directly impacts student outcomes by ensuring well-maintained and safe learning environment.

Your responsibilities:

• Manage budgets coordinate contractors and support schools during emergencies such as floors and fires.
• Build and maintain strong partnerships with various internal and external stakeholders to ensure smooth deliver of projects and programs
• Develop and enhance team capability through professional development plans and mentorship.

For further information please click here to view the role description

About you

As a Senior Group Leader you will bring proven experience delivering complex projects and capital programs demonstrating your ability to plan manage and deliver high-quality asset outcomes. You are an effective leader who drives team performance and continuous improvement in the delivery of programs for NSW schools.

You will also demonstrate:

• High-level of attention to detail with effective time management and organisational skills
• Strong stakeholder engagement and communication skills with ability to provide informed advice and solution
• Experienced in financial planning budget management and facilities management policies.
• Knowledge and experience using project management systems and Microsoft applications.

Key knowledge and experience

• 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

• Current and valid drivers licence.
• 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.

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: Monday 2nd February 2026 at 11:59pm.

For role enquiries please contact Jeffrey Siebels at and for recruitment process enquiries please contact Jenny 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.