Guiding the future of NSW education
Position details
- Clerk Grade 7/8
- Full-time, Salary: $113,574 to $125,720 p.a. plus employer’s contribution to superannuation and leave loading
- Temporary role up to 30 June 2028
- Close to Wynyard station & hybrid work arrangements available
- Contact for enquiries: Stan Sidik on [email protected]
About us
At the NSW Education Standards Authority (NESA), we are dedicated to carrying out meaningful work that drives improvements and elevates student achievement across NSW, now and into the future.
We accomplish this by supporting all school sectors with high-quality syllabuses, assessment (including managing the HSC and NAPLAN), teaching standards (e.g., accrediting teachers) and school environments (including setting and monitoring school standards).
NESA is a unique organisation in NSW (of around 740FTE staff) with significant state-wide impact, visit our website to learn more about the important work we do.
About the role
We are seeking a motivated Cloud Engineer to support the delivery, operation and continuous improvement of NESA’s cloud and hybrid infrastructure environments.
Reporting to the Manager, Public Cloud and Architecture, this role is responsible for building, automating and maintaining secure, reliable and cost-effective cloud services across AWS, Azure and on-premises infrastructure. Working closely with architects, solution designers, ICT teams, Managed Service Providers (MSPs) and vendors, you will help ensure NESA's technology platforms are secure, resilient and aligned with organisational and government standards.
This is an exciting opportunity to work across both modern cloud platforms and core infrastructure technologies, making it ideal for someone who enjoys solving complex technical challenges, driving continuous improvement and contributing to NESA’s technology transformation journey. You will play a key role in supporting hybrid environments that underpin critical education services used across NSW.
On a day-to-day basis you will be responsible for:
- Implementing, operating and supporting cloud infrastructure and platform services across AWS and Azure.
- Provisioning, configuring and automating cloud resources to improve reliability, consistency and operational efficiency.
- Monitoring cloud environments for performance, security, availability and cost optimisation opportunities.
- Supporting deployments, upgrades, patching, backups and incident resolution activities.
- Maintaining cloud configurations, operational procedures and technical documentation.
- Collaborating with architects, ICT teams, MSPs and vendors to support service delivery and operational outcomes.
- Supporting the integration of cloud services with core infrastructure components including Active Directory, Windows and Linux servers, networking and storage.
- Assisting with the testing, validation and operational handover of new and enhanced cloud services.
Our ideal candidate will have:
- Experience supporting cloud platforms (AWS and/or Azure) in a complex enterprise environment.
- Strong foundations in infrastructure technologies, including Windows/Linux servers, virtualisation, networking, storage, and backup solutions.
- Hands-on experience working across hybrid environments that integrate cloud and on-premises services.
- Knowledge of cloud security, governance and compliance principles, with a focus on secure and reliable service delivery.
- Experience monitoring, troubleshooting and optimising cloud environments for performance, availability and cost.
- The ability to work collaboratively with architects, ICT teams, vendors and managed service providers to deliver business outcomes.
- Strong analytical, problem-solving and communication skills, with a focus on continuous improvement.
- Experience in NSW Government or other regulated environments will be highly regarded.
- Exposure to both AWS and Azure cloud platforms will be highly regarded.
Essential Requirements:
- Tertiary qualifications in information technology and/or industry experience in related field.
Note: A current NSW Working with Children Check (WWCC) clearance for paid employment is required before commencing in this role. It is not required at the application stage. The cost of the WWCC clearance is the responsibility of the successful applicant.
We invite you to download the role description for additional information on the position.
At NESA you will benefit from:
- An organisation where your contribution has a big impact.
- An enviable CBD location (all modes of transport nearby, and excellent coffee and eateries) with refurbished offices.
- Flexible working arrangements and generous leave entitlements.
- Access to discounted health and fitness memberships via Fitness Passport, an employee assistance program and annual flu vaccinations.
- Salary packaging options.
- Working in a purpose driven and ethical organisation with committed colleagues.
Ready to join us?
Key information: If you are a current NESA employee or from another NSW government agency who use SuccessFactors for recruitment, it’s important to apply through SuccessFactors to ensure your application reaches our system in the right place. If you need advice on that process follow this guide.
For all other candidates:
Select “Apply now” and attach an up-to-date résumé (maximum 5 pages) and a cover letter (maximum 2 pages). Also address the 2 targeted questions below in your online application (maximum of 500 words per response - approximately):
Describe a cloud or infrastructure challenge you have managed. In your response, outline the environment, the issue or risk identified, the actions you took to investigate and resolve it, how you worked with stakeholders or service providers, and the outcome achieved.
- Describe an example of a cloud implementation, migration or improvement initiative that you have delivered or significantly contributed to. In your response, explain your technical approach, how you balanced operational and security requirements, and the benefits realised for the organisation or customers.
Advice on applying for NSW Public Sector roles
If you need reasonable adjustments for the recruitment process and workplace, please reach out to [email protected]
Close date: Thursday, 18 June 2026, at 11.59pm AEST
Thank you for your interest, we look forward to receiving your application.
Important information
NESA’s Statement of Commitment to Child Safety
All children and young people have the right to be respected, feel safe, be safe, and protected from harm. NESA is committed to child safety and child safe practices underpinning our purpose of helping children and young people leave school, ready to take advantage of life’s opportunities and rise to its inevitable challenges.
We particularly welcome applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people with disability, people of all ages, genders, cultural and linguistic backgrounds and the LGBTQIA+ community.
Visa sponsorship is not available for this position. For ongoing roles, you must be an Australian or New Zealand citizen or an Australian Permanent Resident. Australian Temporary Residents may be considered for a fixed term contract for the length of their visa, depending on the requirements of the hiring area and the position.
A Talent Pool (valid for 18 months) may be created for future ongoing and temporary roles
