Assistant Policy

**Assistant Policy & Project Officer**
**Join the NSW Department of Education as Assistant Policy & Project Officer (Clerk Grade 5/6)**

We are excited to announce an opening for an Assistant Policy & Project Officer within our Inclusion & Wellbeing directorate.
- Location**:Parramatta** with access to various NSW Education offices and flexible working arrangements available
- Salary: Clerk Grade 5/6 with base salary ranging from $99,938 to $110,271 per annum, plus employer’s contribution to superannuation and annual leave loading
- Ongoing full-time opportunity

**About the Department of Education**
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.

**About the Inclusion & Wellbeing directorate**
The Inclusion and Wellbeing Directorate drives continuous improvement of policies and programs that maximise access, inclusion and wellbeing of students in education from pre-school to year 12. The Directorate leads coordination of state-wide strategy and policy to lift student participation, health and wellbeing, and outcomes for students with disability.

**About the role**
The Assistant Policy & Project Officer undertakes a range of research, analysis, reporting and administrative activities to support the formulation of policy advice and delivery of projects to achieve outcomes and support organisational objectives and/or Government commitments.

For further information including a full list of key accountabilities click here to view the role description.

**Key knowledge and experience**:

- Experience providing support in policy development or project delivery, preferably in a government or public service environment
- 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.

**Essential requirements**:

- Hold a current and valid Working with Children Check (WWCC) for paid employment (or willing to acquire one)
- Demonstrated understanding of and commitment to the value of public education

**Why Join Us?**
- Be part of Australia’s largest education system
- Work in a dynamic, inclusive team committed to excellence and equity
- 35 hour working week
- Enjoy flexible working arrangements
- Flex leave entitlements, generous holidays and leave conditions
- Competitive, salary sacrificing, employer’s contribution to superannuation and annual leave loading
- Fitness Passport
- Opportunities for advancement and mobility across the Department to support your career growth

**How to apply**

**Applications close: Sunday 28 September 2025 at 11:59pm (AEST)**

This is a child-related role. As a condition of employment you will be required to provide a valid Working with Children Check (WWCC) Clearance number (for paid employment). Visit the website for more information.

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.