University Partnership Lead

University Partnership Lead CL 9/10

• Full-time employment opportunities until June 2027 in a vibrant and supportive team
• 3 University Partnership Lead (Clerk Grade 9/10) roles with positions based in Metropolitan Sydney and Central West NSW
• Hybrid work arrangements available
• Remuneration of $129 464 - $142665 plus super and leave loading

About the Opportunities

We are excited to announce openings for multiple temporary University Partnership Lead - Grade 9/10 positions until 30 June 2027; and welcome applications from individuals with experience and enthusiasm for partnership engagement to support teacher attraction and quality.

From this recruitment process a talent pool will be created to fill future University Partnership Lead - Clerk Grade 9/10 roles.

• Primarily based on campus the 3 successful applicants may also be required to work from home or attend the NSW Department of Educations headquarters in Parramatta.

About the Department of Education

The Department of Education is the largest provider of public education in Australia with nearly 100000 employees across NSW in our schools and corporate offices. Our purpose is centred on the delivery of high-quality public education to two-thirds of the NSW student population.

For more information about the Department of Education please visitNSW Department of Education

About you

You are an experienced teacher and accomplished partnership strategist with excellent interpersonal and communication skills who:

• Will be collaborative agile and disciplined about delivering outcomes for students of NSW.
• Are excited by challenges and thrive working in an environment where you can problem solve and build innovative teacher attraction strategies that you know will make a difference in our schools and communities.
• Have relevant experience delivering partnership programs and projects.
• Have a results-oriented mindset with the ability to prioritise and manage multiple partnerships simultaneously meeting deadlines and delivering high-quality results.
• Are confident in navigating multiple platforms as well as consulting with subject matter experts to identify and design fit for purpose teacher attraction strategies that are responsive to priority initiatives across the School Workforce Directorate.

For further information please view therole description

Essential requirements experience and knowledge

• Tertiary qualifications in Education and recent experience as a teacher in the K-12 classroom environment.
• Demonstrated ability to develop plan and implement strategic initiatives and innovative practices that support improved student learning outcomes.
• Knowledge of and experience in relationship management business partnering event management or public relations with the ability to effectively develop relationships and drive organisational outcomes.
• A valid drivers license (provisional or above) and ability to undertake short term travel.
• Demonstrated understanding of and commitment to thevalue of public education.
• Knowledge of and commitment to implementing the DepartmentsAboriginal Education Policyand upholding theDepartments Partnership Agreement with the NSW AECGand to ensure quality outcomes for Aboriginal people.

Benefits

With nearly 100000 people working all over NSW the Department of Education isnt like any other workplace. You can customise your career track and experience benefits including:

• the opportunity to make a real difference doing important work in a varied rewarding career in which you can make the most of your partnership engagement expertise across a variety of opportunities
• flexible working conditions with a 35-hour week and generous leave entitlements that give you unrivalled worklife balance
• a dynamic workplacein an organisation committed to diversity and inclusion
• opportunities for advancementbeyond the initial job description with scope to move sideways as well as up and receive the professional support you need to discover new talents and interests

How to apply

If you are interested in joining the team we want to hear from you!

Please 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 providing answer to the following pre-screening question below:

1. Explain your commitment to advancing public education and how this is reflected in the way you influence lead or deliver outcomes in your current role (maximum 200 words).

Please refer to the Applicants Guide to Applyingto assist you with your application.

If you are an existing Education Support Staff (corporate staff) with the NSW Department of Educationclick herefor 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: 19 March 2026 at 11:59 pm

Contact:For role enquiries please contact Shannon Brehony University Partnerships Adviser at or on.

Inclusion and Diversity: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 visitNSW Department of Education Diversity and Inclusion.

A talent 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.