At the NSW Department of Education, we educate and inspire lifelong learners – from early childhood, through schooling to vocational education and training.
- 1 x Ongoing Full-Time opportunity and 1 x Temporary Full-Time opportunity until 30 June 2028
- Located in Newcastle with flexible working arrangements available
- Competitive remuneration ranging from $116,981 to $129,492 plus super & annual leave loading
About the role
- Shape early childhood policy and reform.
- Deliver research, analysis and advice.
- Connect with stakeholders to drive outcomes.
- Provide technical application support to Childcare services staff and software providers.
As Project Officer within the Early Childhood Outcomes (ECO) division, you will support the development and delivery of policy initiatives and reforms that contribute to improved outcomes for children and families across NSW. You will bring a proactive and adaptable approach, quickly interpret complex information and provide clear, practical advice while managing competing priorities and tight deadlines. Working collaboratively with stakeholders, you will undertake research and analysis, prepare high-quality briefs and advice, and support projects that deliver organisational priorities and government commitments. You will also be required to provide subject matter expertise and technical resolutions of various software packages.
About you –
- Experience in policy development and project delivery.
- Strong research and analytical skills.
- Strong technical software support skills
- Clear and concise written communication skills.
- Experience working with stakeholders across complex projects.
- Ability to prioritise work and meet competing deadlines
- Knowledge of and commitment to implementing the Department’s Aboriginal Education Policy and upholding the Department’s Partnership Agreement with the NSW AECG and to ensure quality outcomes for Aboriginal people.
Essential requirements of the role
- Tertiary qualifications in a relevant discipline and/or demonstrated equivalent experience.
- A valid Working with Children Check 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, employer’s 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.
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 Department’s values and priorities.
Please refer to the Applicant’s Guide to Applying to assist you with 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.
This is a child-related role. As a condition of employment you will be required to provide a valid Working with Children Check (WWCC) Clearance number (for paid employment). Visit the website for more information.
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 Sunday, 13 September 2026 at 11:59pm.
For role enquiries please contact Sonja Herrmann via [email protected] and for recruitment process enquiries please contact Paula D’Albora at [email protected]. The Hiring Manager for this role is Martin Dembeck – [email protected]
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 Education’s 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.
