Programs Officer

4 weeks ago


Newcastle, Australia NSW Government -Department of Education Full time

**Ongoing and Temporary full-time opportunity for Programs Officer 7/8 grade**:

- **Grade 7/8 salary from $106,025 to $117,363 + super**:

- **We are in Parramatta with offices across the state and offer flexible working**:

- **We encourage Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people from diverse cultural backgrounds and people living with disability to apply**

**About the Department of Education**
The Department of Education is the largest provider of public education in Australia with responsibility for delivering high-quality public education to two-thirds of the NSW student population. For more information about the Department of Education, please visit NSW Department of Education

**About the Early Childhood Outcomes Division**

Within the NSW Department of Education, the Early Childhood Outcomes Division leads the implementation of the Early Years Reforms.

**About the role**

We are looking for a Programs Officer to join a small strategic projects team that designs, coordinates, and delivers a range of projects to support uplift in capability across the Commissioning Directorate and broader Early Childhood Outcomes Division.
You will work collaboratively with key internal and external stakeholder to design, scale-up and implement projects to improve outcomes for our littlest learners. You will be able to bring your policy, project management, program delivery, stakeholder engagement and change management expertise to drive delivery across NSW.

To learn more about the role, please view the 7/8 role description

**About you**

As our
**Programs Officer** you will need the following:

- experience in project or program design and/or management
- experience in finance or contract management is highly desirable but not essential
- advanced interpersonal skills including a proven ability to motivate, influence, persuade and negotiate with stakeholders
- excellent communication skills, including the ability to prepare and deliver well written reports, briefings and presentations on projects to a variety of audiences
- experience in managing complex and sensitive issues
- relevant experience working in a large or complex organisation

**Essential requirements of the role**
- A valid Working with Children Check for paid employment
- Tertiary qualifications in a relevant discipline, or demonstrated equivalent knowledge and/or experience
- Demonstrated understanding of and commitment to the value of public education

**Key knowledge and experience**
- 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.

**Benefits**
- 35-hour week with flexible/hybrid working
- Leave entitlements and time in lieu
- Access to fitness passport

**How to apply**
- Attach a resume (maximum 4 pages) and;
- A cover letter (maximum 2 pages) outlining how you meet the essential requirements and the focus capabilities of this role and;

**Targeted Question**
Describe a time when you had to manage competing priorities in a fast-paced environment. What did you do, what challenges did you encounter, and what was the result?

**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. Visit the website for more information.

**Closing date: 13 November 2023 at 11:59pm.**

Please note: A talent pool may be created through this recruitment process. A talent 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.


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