Project Officer
At the NSW Department of Education, we educate and inspire lifelong learners – from early childhood, through schooling to vocational education and training.
- Temporary Full-Time role up to 29 January 2028
- Location Parramatta
- Salary range $116,981.00 - $129,492.00 p.a., plus employer's contribution to superannuation and annual leave loading.
About the role
The Project Officer works as part of the Inclusion and System Support team providing support in the coordination of initiatives, programs, and professional learning to promote and strengthen inclusive cultures and practices at a state level.
The role is part of a team that identifies system and process improvements to strengthen inclusive practices across NSW Department of Education and deliver results to enhance educational experiences for students and families with disability.
Strong project coordination, planning and communication skills are essential to support the delivery of key initiatives. Strong project coordination, planning and communication skills are essential to support the delivery of key initiatives.
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About you
- Demonstrated experience in project management and business system improvement.
- Sound data analysis skills and the ability to gather, interpret, clearly present and communicate information to support informed decision-making, planning and stakeholder engagement.
- 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
- Hold a current and valid Working with Children Check (WWCC) for paid employment (or willing to acquire one)
- Demonstrated understanding of and commitment to the value of public education.
Benefits
- Flexible working arrangements – minimum 3 days in the office
- 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
- Fitness Passport – unlocking over 1500 facilities across NSW
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.
If you are an existing Education Support Staff (corporate staff) with the NSW Department of Education,
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 23 July 2026 at 11:59pm.
For role enquiries please contact Hiring Manger Kelly Wafer via email at
[email protected] and for recruitment process enquiries please contact Caroline Slongo at
[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.
