Executive Support Officer

Executive Support Officer – Met North

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
• Location: Macquarie Park, with flexible working arrangements available
• Salary: Clerk Grade 7/8 range from $113,574 to $121,845 base + superannuation

About the role

• Provide high level executive and administrative support to the Executive Director's Office.
• Manage a broad range of administrative function including correspondence and finance.
• Support a range of complex and sensitive issues to support the Executive Director and the Professional support Officer.
• Contribute to a dynamic team supporting the Metropolitan North Directorate Public Schools team.

The Metropolitan North directorate leads and supports the operations of 270 NSW public schools. The Executive Director's administration team comprises a Professional Support Officer (PEO), an Executive Support Officer (7/8) and an Executive Assistant (5/6). The Directorate has three office locations: Macquarie Park, Nirimba and Dee Why. The overarching goal of the Directorate, as apart of the Public Schools division is to achieve the best possible outcomes for students, staff and community.

For further information please click here to view the role description

About you -

• You are able to work in a dynamic, high volume environment and can manage competing priorities and high level commitments.
• You are aware of the importance of confidentiality and are sensitive to the importance of positive relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
• You approach is customer focused, professional and supportive of the requirements of a high functioning team.
• 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

• Experience in provision of high quality administrative support including word processing and production of reports and records management to ensure completion within agreed timelines.
• Capacity to effectively coordinate, prepare and draft briefings, correspondence and other documentation in line with ministerial and departmental guidelines.
• Demonstrated capacity to manage a budget including transactions, reporting and compliance
• 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.

Candidates must have Australian work rights (citizens, permanent residents, New Zealand citizens or a valid work visa). Ongoing (permanent) roles are open to Australian citizens and permanent residents and New Zealand citizens, while temporary roles welcome applicants with a visa. 

Closing date:  Friday 5th December at 11:59pm.

For role enquiries please contact Peter Hayllar at or by telephone and for recruitment process enquiries please contact Julie Nguyen 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.