Lead Projects, Curriculum

Guiding the future of NSW education

Position details

• Clerk Grade 9/10

• Temporary, 6 months (possibility of extension)

• Close to Wynyard station & hybrid work arrangements available

About us

At the NSW Education Standards Authority (NESA), we're dedicated to carrying out meaningful work that drives improvements and elevates student achievement across NSW, now and into the future.

 We accomplish this by supporting all school sectors with high-quality syllabuses, assessment (including managing the HSC and NAPLAN), teaching standards (e.g., accrediting teachers) and school environments (including setting and monitoring school standards).

NESA is a unique organisation in NSW (of around 740FTE staff) with significant state-wide impact, visit our website to learn more about the important work we do.

About the role

The Curriculum Program Operations directorate involves developing, implementing and monitoring the kindergarten to year 12 curriculum in NSW, ensuring quality syllabuses and overseeing the implementation of Australian Curriculum Content.

At NESA we are presently focused on an exciting, transformational program of curriculum reform, and this role is a great opportunity to support/Lead the work of passionate educators.

On a day-to-day basis you will be responsible for:

• Oversee syllabus and policy projects to ensure compliance
• Establish and maintain stakeholder relationships
• Lead, coach and develop teams across the Curriculum Division

To be successful, you will need:

• Tertiary qualifications in a relevant discipline or demonstrated equivalent relevant professional experience.

• Proven experience delivering large scale government projects

• Demonstrated project deliverables from complex long-term projects

• An understanding and knowledge of Curriculum Reform Program and how it the operations are run at NESA.

• Proven experience monitoring multiple, concurrent directorate projects

• Understanding of how to process complex issues with NESA policies

We invite you to download the role description for additional information on the position.

At NESA you'll benefit from:

• An organisation where your contribution has a big impact

• An enviable CBD location (all modes of transport nearby, and excellent coffee and eateries) with refurbished offices

• Flexible working arrangements and generous leave entitlements

• Access to discounted health and fitness memberships via Fitness Passport, an employee assistance program and annual flu vaccinations

• Salary packaging options

• Working in a purpose driven and ethical organisation with committed colleagues

Ready to join us?

Select apply and attach an up-to-date résumé (maximum 5 pages) and a cover letter (maximum 2 pages). Also address the 2 targeted questions below in your online application (maximum of 500 words per response - approximately):

Targeted Question 1: Describe a significant accomplishment where you successfully delivered a complex and sensitive research dataset or report output to tight deadlines. What were the key challenges associated with its scale, complexity, timeframe and/or sensitivity? How did you address those challenges?

Targeted Question 2: Describe a time when one of your colleagues was not providing service according to the organisation's standards. What did you do and what was the outcome?

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Close date: 9 October 2025 at 11.59pm AEST

Thank you for your interest, we look forward to receiving your application.

Important information

We particularly welcome applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people with disability, people of all ages, genders, cultural and linguistic backgrounds, the LGBTQIA+ community, veterans and refugees.

Visa sponsorship is not available for this position. For ongoing roles, you must be an Australian or New Zealand citizen or an Australian Permanent Resident. Australian Temporary Residents may be considered for a fixed term contract for the length of their visa, depending on the requirements of the hiring area and the position.

A Talent Pool (valid for 18 months) may be created for future ongoing and temporary roles