At the NSW Department of Education, we educate and inspire lifelong learners – from early childhood, through schooling to vocational education and training.
We ensure young children get the best start in life by supporting and regulating the early childhood education and care sector. We unlock excellence and unleash the potential of two-thirds of school children in NSW. We’re proudly public and the largest education system in Australia. We nurture opportunities for every learner to develop the skills needed for their chosen career path, helping shape the industries of tomorrow.
We respect and value Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples as First Peoples of Australia.
Skills and Workforce Programs drives skills supply in NSW through the delivery of strategic workforce programs, with a strong focus on equity. We deliver high-quality VET programs in public schools, including school-based apprenticeships and traineeships, and provide pathways support to enhance educational journeys for all learners. We are proud to shape the future of workforce development in NSW through delivery of the Plan for NSW Public Education and the NSW Skills Plan. We are a collaborative, results-driven team, known for innovation, inclusivity, and a shared commitment to delivering positive outcomes that empower learners and communities.
Lead, develop and manage the state-wide NSW School Based Apprenticeship and Traineeship (SBAT) program and associated vocational education and training (VET) reforms aimed at strengthening secondary education pathways, post-school apprenticeship and traineeship (A&T) pathways, lifting participation in, and achievement of the Educational Pathways Program's (EPP) SBAT Engagement initiative in public schools with secondary enrolments.
This includes oversighting governance and evaluation processes of the SBAT program, and the EPP SBAT initiative to ensure value for money and optimal outcomes are achieved in line with departmental and Government priorities and objectives.
For further information about this position, including the statement of duties, please review the position description.
Please be advised: The department may direct you to undertake classroom teaching and lesson preparation as required.
To apply you will be required to address the selection criteria in relation to the Statement of Duties for the position in your application.
Please be advised that it is a requirement that all candidates submit their applications online. No paper based, email based, or late applications will be accepted.
For all enquiries please contact: Ellen Lintjens, Director VET for Secondary Students via email [email protected]
Closing date: Sunday 13th September 2026 at 11:59pm.
Permanent officers temporarily appointed to Chief Education Officer positions will maintain Right of Return for a period not exceeding twelve months as described in Chief Education Officers – Department of Education) Salaries and Conditions Award 2017.
If you currently hold a temporary NSBTS role, please refer to Advice for current NSBTS considering applying for other positions during their temporary NSBTS appointment.
Existing internal employees are encouraged to refer to the vacation guide for teachers taking up a temporary Non-School Based Teaching Service position.
This is a child-related role. As a condition of employment you will be required to provide a Working with Children Check (WWCC) Clearance number and complete a National Criminal Record Check. For more information, click here
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 ([email protected]) or visit NSW Department of Education Diversity and Inclusion.
E-list: If the selection panel identifies more than one suitable candidate for the role, an E-list may be created from which these suitable candidates may be chosen and directly offered employment in other similar roles that may become available in the future.
