System Registration Policy Implementation Advisor

**System Registration Policy Implementation Advisor, SEO2 (ETS)**:

- Temporary (_full-time appointment up to three (3) years from entry on duty date)_
- Location: Parramatta

**About the Department**:
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

**Why work with us**

Strategic School Improvement (SSI) leads and develops initiatives, effective operational systems, clear guidance and professional learning to support the achievement of excellence in educational leadership, professional practice and school performance. SSI manages department systems for the implementation of the School Excellence policy, including school planning and reporting, supporting external validation as well as processes for monitoring the compliance of government schools with legislative requirements.

We are responsible for:

- leading the development and implementation of policy, systems and processes that support schools to meet departmental expectations and requirements in situational analysis, strategic improvement planning, ongoing self-assessment, annual reporting, external validation and school development reviews;
- providing system-wide assurances that the progress being made by schools in their pursuit of excellence aligns with the standards articulated in the School Excellence Framework and the School Excellence policy;
- leading the department in meeting the requirements of the NSW Education Standards Authority (NESA) for the registration of the NSW government schooling system, ensuring a clearly articulated, well understood governance framework and effective collaboration across all areas of the department.

**About the role**

The position coordinates the development of monitoring policy implementation practices in schools with the use of SPaRO, supporting curriculum monitoring in system registration and the implementation of the School Excellence Policy.

**How to apply**

**Closing date**: 24 October at 11:59pm.

**Please note**:For permanent teachers in a NSW public school taking up non-school based temporary appointment, the right of return to their substantive position is up to 3 years.

The 2017 transitional arrangement for the recruitment of Non-School Based Teaching Service positions, for all Senior Education Officer 1 (SEO1) and Senior Education 2 (SEO2) positions across the Department have ceased. Revised eligibility requirements for SEO1 and SEO2 positions are now in place. Applicants should refer to the Definitions for recent school based and recent NSBTS experience for further information.

**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. For more information visit the website.

**Key Application Responses**:

- Teaching qualifications and recent school based experience within the K-12 range or recent NSBTS experience.
- Demonstrated commitment to participating in and managing accreditation processes.
- Proven ability to liaise and negotiate with a range of stakeholders and work collaboratively within and across teams.
- High level written and oral communication and interpersonal skills and experience in the preparation of documents including briefings, reports and correspondence.
- Experience in leading curriculum implementation and demonstrated understanding of current trends, resources, quality teaching & assessment practice, relevant legislation and policies.
- Capacity to harness ICTs to develop and deliver innovative programs and services.
- Proven ability to meet deadlines, provide sound advice and work independently.
- Demonstrated ability to build the capacity of staff through the development and delivery of innovative programs and services.
- 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.