Assistant Policy Officer

4 days ago

Inner West, Australia NSW Department of Education Full time

**Assistant Policy Officer**

**At the**NSW Department of Education**, we educate and inspire lifelong learners - from early childhood, through schooling to vocational education and training.**
- **Temporary Full-Time up to 12 April 2026**:

- **Located in Eveleigh with flexible working arrangements available**:

- **Competitive salary of $99,938 pa to $110,271 pa plus superannuation and leave loading**

**About the role**

The Assistant Policy Officer role undertakes a range of research, analysis and administrative activities, contributing to the development of policies and related projects that support agency and/or government commitments.

Core role functions include supporting policy development, managing Cabinet related matters, preparing draft briefings, papers and minutes, and supporting the delivery of strategic projects and organisational performance improvement initiatives.

The role itself sits within the Policy and Business Strategy (PBS) team in the School Infrastructure division.

For further information please click here to view the role description

**About you -**
- 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 of the role**
- Relevant qualifications and/or experience, preferably gained through the completion of a business related tertiary qualification and supplemented by practical experience in a diverse and complex operating environment.
- Demonstrated understanding of and commitment to the value of public education.

**Benefits**
- Flexible working arrangements
- 35 hour working week
- Competitive, 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 and answer the target question below:

- Describe a recent work situation that required you to perform several tasks, or work on several projects at the same time. What did you do to deliver high quality work and ensure deadlines were met? (200-300 word limit)

**Closing date: 31 July 2025 at 11:59pm.**

A recruitment pool may be created through this recruitment process. A recruitment 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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