Project Support Officer

At theNSW Department of Education we educate and inspire lifelong learners from early childhood through schooling to vocational education and training.

• Temporary Full-Time up to 31 December 2028
• Location Parramatta with flexible working arrangements available across NSW Department of Education offices.
• A talent pool may be created through this recruitment process to fill anticipated vacancies over the next 18 months
• Competitive remuneration ranging from $99938 to $110271 plus super & annual leave loading.

Help drive real outcomes for regional communities by joining us as aProject Support Officer.

You will support the delivery of theRegional Industry Education Partnerships (RIEP)program through research analysis monitoring reporting and high-impact project administration.

If youre a proactive solutions-focused professional who thrives in fast-moving environments wed love to hear from you.

What youll do

• Provideproject and operational support includingmonitoring and reportingto keep the program on track
• Maintainaccurate data collectionandrecords management systemsin line with the agreed project methodology
• Deliversecretariat and administrative services including responding to urgent data requests and preparingcorrespondence briefings and reports
• Build and maintain strongstakeholder relationshipsthrough clear communication and effectiveissues management
• Conduct basic research to help developproject briefsandrecommendationsfor management decision-making
• Ensurefinance administration contract management and reportingare completed accurately and on time
• Manage multiple priorities and deliver tasks to agreed standards even withtight deadlines

For further information please click here to view the role description

About you

• Proactive solutions-focused professional with strong research and administrative skills
• Able to manage multiple competing priorities while working to tight deadlines
• Produces accurate monitoring and reporting
• Maintains high-quality records and supports project operations through effective communication
• Builds effective stakeholder relationships and handles issues confidently
• Contributes to project briefs and recommendations that inform management decisions
• Reliable and detail-oriented including supporting finance administration and contract-related reporting to meet deliverables
• Knowledge of and commitment to implementing the DepartmentsAboriginal 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 along with responding to the following pre-screening question.

1. Please describe your experience in supporting project delivery outlining the methodologies and technologies applied and how you have effectively managed competing priorities. (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: Tuesday 19 May at 11:59pm.

For role enquiries please contact Nick Minto via email

We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds including but not limited to Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander people people of any age or gender people from culturally and linguistically diverse groups and/or from the LGBTQIA community veterans refugees people with disability people with sensory differences and neurodiverse people. If we can make some adjustments to our recruitment/interview process to better help you shine please reach out to the contact person for this recruitment details listed above. For more information visit the NSW Department of Educations Diversity equity and inclusion webpage.

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.