Assistant Programs Officer

Assistant Programs Officer – Identified

At the NSW Department of Education, we educate and inspire lifelong learners – from early childhood, through schooling to vocational education and training.

• Ongoing Full-Time
• Located in Parramatta with flexible hybrid working arrangements available
• Salary ranges from $99,938 to $110,271 p.a. plus superannuation and annual leave loading

About Quality, Participation and Connections (QPC)

Join a dynamic and collaborative team in the Quality, Participation and Connections directorate. Our work operates at a systems level to enhance inclusion and outcomes for all children. We bring together policy, program design, and implementation, while also playing a key role in building connections and leading engagement with partners across the sector, supporting initiatives that enhance the quality and inclusivity of early learning experiences.

About the role

As Assistant Programs Officer, you will play a key role in supporting projects and programs that empower teachers and educators the ability to deliver high-quality pedagogy and practice, helping to create positive outcome for children.

Your responsibility will include:

• Coordinating and tracking of policy related projects to ensure deliverables are met.
• Contributing to policy development and implementation by undertaking research and analysis and preparations of correspondence, reports and minutes.
• Facilitate stakeholder engagement by organising working groups and committees
• Provide accurate advice and information to policy queries.

For further information please click here to view the role description

About you

You are a proactive and collaborative team player who is passionate about supporting quality outcomes for children's learning and development. You will bring:

• Strong organisational skills to coordinate multiple priorities and meet deadlines
• High attention to detail to ensure accuracy and precision in your work.

• Effective written and verbal communication skills to translate complex information.

• A collaborative mindset, willing to support your team to meet project objectives.

• Flexibility and adaptability to evolving policies, projects and priorities.

Knowledge and Experience

• 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

• A valid Working with Children Check for paid employment.
• This position is designated for the employment of an Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander person. This initiative is authorised by the Department's Equal Employment Opportunity Management Plan in accordance with Part 9A of the Anti-Discrimination Act 1977. Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander applicants must provide documentation upon appointment. More information can be found in the policy library under Confirmation of Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander Descent.
• 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.

Please refer to the Applicant's Guide to Applying to assist you with your application.

If you are an existing Education Support Staff (corporate staff) with the NSW Department of Education, click here for instructions on how to submit your application.

All other applicants please submit your application by clicking 'Apply Now'.

Note: the selection process will include a range of assessment techniques to assist in determining your suitability for the role. Successful candidates will be required to undertake pre-employment screening for this role which includes a National Criminal History Check.

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.

Information Session

On Monday, 15th September 2025 at 2pm, the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Recruitment and Advisory team will host an online Yarn Up (information session) about this role. The session will provide a detailed overview of the recruitment process, including applying for the position and interview to build confidence in your application.

To register your interest, please fill out the registration form Yarn Up RSVP below:

Yarn Up Registration

We will be in touch with further details and the meeting link. Alternatively,

you may email the team at with subject line "Yarn Up" noting the job reference number.

Closing date: 21 September 2025 at 11:59pm.

For role enquiries please contact Sam Berridge at

We welcome applications from all ages and genders, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, culturally and linguistically diverse groups, the LGBTQIA+ community, veterans, refugees and people with disability. If we can make some adjustments to our recruitment/interview process to better enable you to shine, please contact the Diversity and Inclusion Team ) or visit NSW Department of Education Diversity and Inclusion.

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.