Senior Project Officer

Sydney - Australia

Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed

Posted on: 3 days ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Senior Project Officer VET Ambassador

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
$181628. Package includes salary ($139787 - $161663) employers contribution to superannuation and annual leave loading.

About the role

The Educational Pathways Program (EPP) VET Ambassador Senior Project Officer manages and coordinates the development implementation and evaluation of the VET Ambassador initiative and projects that support the achievement of program outcomes.

The EPP VET Ambassadors initiative gives students a chance to hear from inspiring

individuals who have achieved success through vocational education and training. The Ambassadors share their experiences with students discuss the career pathways they have been able to pursue thanks to VET and provide advice and informal mentoring to students. Initiative activities include ambassador talks on site at schools. The Ambassadors also provide informal mentoring and advice for students. Additionally they co-deliver job readiness workshops to help students develop essential employment skills.

For further information please click here to view the role description

About you

You have proven experience leading and project managing complex initiatives ideally within education skills or government environments.
You bring relevant experience working or volunteering with young people or consumers in educational or community settings demonstrating empathy patience and dedication.
You can work effectively within a team collaborating with schools industry partners and community organisations to promote VET programs.
You are organised proactive and outcomes-focused with the ability to manage multiple priorities in a dynamic environment.
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

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 as well as providing an answer to the pre-screening question below:

Pre-screening Question

Please describe a time when you led a project or initiative aimed at empowering young people or engaging a your response explain how you designed and implemented strategies to meaningfully engage and support a diverse group of young people or community members how you overcame any challenges that arose and the overall impact the project achieved (300 words max)

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 16 March 2026 at 11:59pm.

For role enquiries please contact Vanessa Gonzalez Delivery Manager 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:

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Senior Project Officer VET AmbassadorAt 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$181628. Package include...