Field Officer

**Field Officer**

**At the**NSW Department of Education**, we educate and inspire lifelong learners - from early childhood, through schooling to vocational education and training.**
- **Multiple ongoing and temporary opportunities in a supportive and high performing team who work hard to ensure the high quality and safety of early childhood education and care (ECEC) services across NSW.**:

- **Location: Sydney metro and regional (Dubbo, Muswellbrook, Tamworth, Gunnedah, Newcastle, Albury, Wagga Wagga) flexible working arrangements available.**:

- **A talent pool may be created through this recruitment process to fill anticipated vacancies over the next 18 months.**:

- **Competitive remuneration of $99,938 - $110,271 (Clerk Grade 5/6) plus superannuation & annual leave loading.**

**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. The NSW Early Childhood Education and Care (ECEC) Regulatory Authority, where this role is placed, is responsible for the health, safety and wellbeing of children in ECEC services across NSW.

For more information about the Department of Education, please visit NSW Department of Education.

**About the role**
Field Officers draw on their expertise to support early childhood education and care services so they can continuously improve, ensure children are safe and deliver the best outcomes for children. Working as a Field Officer is rewarding, challenging and impactful - you can make a meaningful difference to the lives of children and their families.

This role, part of the NSW Early Childhood Education and Care Regulatory Authority within the Department of Education, is at the forefront of regulating over 6,000 services throughout NSW to ensure children are safe in these services. By working closely with other team members, external stakeholders, and the broader community, you will contribute to shaping a sector that supports the best outcomes for children and families. The team operates within a collaborative and supportive environment, united by a shared commitment to excellence and regulatory compliance.

**The responsibilities include**
- Undertaking assessment and rating against the seven quality areas that make up the National Quality Standards
- Conducting monitoring and compliance checks and recommend regulatory actions to address non-compliance and ensure child safety in early childhood education and care (ECEC) services
- Conducting investigations of complaints and incidents through site visits and evidence gathering
- Building strong relationships with stakeholders to promote sector improvement
- Field Officers are required to regularly travel to ECEC services to conduct visits. Depending on business need and officer location this may mean travel across metro Sydney or travel in regional locations requiring overnight stays.

To learn more about the role of an Authorised Officer, please visit the Authorised Officer webpage, review the Authorised Officer fact sheet and download the role description.

**About you**
- ECEC experience in one or more ECEC service types, including implementation of ECEC pedagogy and programs
- Skilled in conducting assessments and preparing evidence-based reports
- Experienced in managing stakeholder relationships and using clear communication
- Knowledgeable in early childhood education frameworks and best practice
- Ability to undertake regular short-term travel to meet business needs and flexibility to work at varied times within the bandwidth
- Ability to work well independently and autonomously
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Knowledge of and commitment to implementing the Department’s Aboriginal Education Policy and ECE First Steps Strategy and upholding the Department’s Partnership Agreement with the NSW AECG to ensure quality outcomes for Aboriginal people.

**Essential requirements of the role**
- A valid Working With Children Check (WWCC) for paid employment
- A valid driver license as driving is an essential requirement of this role
- Degree or diploma or in the process of attaining a degree or diploma in a relevant discipline and/or relevant experience. For example Bachelor of Education (Early Childhood) or Diploma Early Education and Care
- Demonstrated understanding of and commitment to the value of public education

**Benefits**
- Flexible working arrangements
- 35 hour working week
- Competitive pay/remuneration, 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

**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. You will a