Sch Swim Workforce

School Swimming Workforce Planning and Compliance Officer

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

• Temporary Full-Time for 18 months with the possibility of extension
• Located in Arncliffe West (Turrella) with flexible working arrangements available
• Clerk Grade 7/8 salary ranging from $113,574 to $125,720

About the role

• Map workforce needs and place teachers across NSW
• Set rosters and balance workloads and coverage
• Maintain compliance with departmental policy and aquatics standards
• Track performance; prepare reports and advice
• Handle complex enquiries and escalate when needed
• Align delivery with equity, rural/remote and the Disability Strategy
• Work with councils, venues and industry partners

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The School Swimming Workforce Planning and Compliance Officer coordinates the School Swimming and Water Safety Program's compliance with departmental policies and procedures and aquatics industry standards, monitors education industrial relations and award conditions, and coordinates the placement of staff across NSW.

For further information please click here to view the role description

About you –

• Know aquatics standards for school-aged children and staff
• Write clear briefs, reports and recommendations
• Juggle priorities; meet tight deadlines
• Build and refine admin systems that lift efficiency
• Have 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

• Paid Working With Children Check (WWCC)
• Valid NSW driver licence
• 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 respond to the following questions in your application.

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2. Describe a complex workforce issue you resolved (e.g. rostering, industrial settings, or coverage). What was your method and outcome? (300 words)
3. Explain how you've used data to inform decisions, track outcomes, and optimise resource allocation. (300 words)

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 Wednesday 5/11/2025 at 11:59pm.

For role enquiries please contact James Boyer, on 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.