Project Officer Continuous Improvement

Company description:

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

Job description:

Project Officer Continuous Improvement

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 Eveleigh with flexible working arrangements available
• Competitive salary of $113,574- $125,720 pa plus superannuation and leave loading

About the role

Perform project management and support activities to contribute to the development and delivery of the SI Continuous Improvement (CI) program in line with established objectives. The role will be responsible for preparing communications and reporting, including briefings, and collaborating with key stakeholders to enable sharing of CI findings and outcomes.

The role will support the Manager, CI by facilitating stakeholder engagement sessions, drafting CI initiative plans and maintaining the CI register.

The CI team plays a pivotal role in driving strategic change across School Infrastructure by leading end-to-end process improvement and change management initiatives. Sitting at the heart of the division, the team works closely with senior executives and key stakeholders to deliver impactful, data-driven projects that enhance operational efficiency and support asset management across the lifecycle.

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About you

• Confident communicator with strong written and presentation skills
• Skilled in engaging senior stakeholders and building trusted relationships
• Able to lead and manage projects using Project Management software with minimal support
• Comfortable working with data to inform decisions and drive outcomes
• Quick to learn and navigate the School Infrastructure 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 of the role

• Tertiary qualifications in a relevant discipline and/or equivalent experience.
• 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 2 targeted questions below:

1 - Describe a time when you led a process improvement or change initiative.

What was the problem, how did you engage stakeholders, and what was the outcome?

2 - How do you approach building and maintaining effective relationships with senior stakeholders?

Please provide an example of when your stakeholder management was critical to a project's success.

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.

Closing date: 29 August 2025 at 11:59pm.

For role enquiries please contact HM details at or and for recruitment process enquiries please contact Nabeel Abd Almadi 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.