Policy Project Officer

**Join us to make a difference for all students in NSW**

**Position details**
- Clerk Grade 7/8
- Temporary Opportunity - 12 months with the possibility of extension or ongoing employment.
- Close to **Wynyard station & hybrid work arrangements available**

**About the role**

We’re looking for a proactive and detail-oriented Policy Project Officer to join our School and Teaching Standards Division. This is a great opportunity to work at the heart of NSW’s education policy landscape supporting high-impact projects and making a tangible difference in the education sector.

Working within a collaborative and high-performing team, you will plan and coordinate the implementation of projects relating to the Work Program for the School and Teaching Standards Division, and support Agency and Government initiatives.

This role offers variety, autonomy and the chance to build strong professional networks across the agency and beyond.

On a day-to-day basis you will be responsible for:

- Contributing to the coordination and monitoring of the projects to be delivered in the Division’s Work Program
- Assisting in the planning, tracking and reporting of project timelines, milestones and deliverables using project management tools
- Preparing briefing notes, discussion papers, reports and Ministerial correspondence that are accurate, timely and aligned with government direction
- Supporting effective stakeholder engagement through the coordination of consultations, workshops and working groups
- Conducting research and synthesising findings to inform policy advice, reporting and evaluation activities
- Strong writing skills with experience drafting government briefings, policy papers and Ministerial correspondence
- Strong understanding of project management principles and confidence using digital tools to plan, monitor and report on progress
- A collaborative and responsive working style, with demonstrated success building strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders
- The ability to juggle competing priorities and adapt quickly to emerging needs
- State government experience with an interest in contributing to better outcomes for teachers and students in NSW

For more information, download the role description.

**About us**

At the NSW Education Standards Authority (NESA) we work with the NSW community to drive improvements in student achievement.

We achieve 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).

To find out more about the important work we do for NSW visit our website.

**Ready to join us?**
- Please describe a recent work situation that required you to work on several projects at the same time. What strategies did you use to contribute to the success of all of your work streams? Include the actions you took and the result achieved.
- Tell us about a time you identified a problem or gap in a policy or process. What steps did you take to address it, and what was the result?

If you need reasonable adjustments for the recruitment process and workplace, please reach out to the contact person above.

**Close date: Monday, 28 April at 11.59pm AEST**

**Important information**

**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._