Arts Programs Support Officer

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: Lewisham
• Salary: Clerk Grade 3/4 with salary ranging from $84,659  to $92,701 + super and annual leave loading

About the role

The Arts Programs Support Officer provides vital communications and administrative support to The Arts Unit's programs. In this role, you'll review and edit documentation to ensure compliance and best practice, assist with ministerial correspondence, and contribute to reporting and evaluation activities.

You'll also support the management of digital communications, including website and social media content, ensuring accessibility and effective engagement with schools and stakeholders. Working closely with program teams, you'll assist with strategic planning around communications and provide day-to-day administrative support to help deliver high-quality arts programs for students across NSW.

For further information please click here to view the role description

About you

The ideal candidate has:

• Commitment to supporting and promoting public education
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to build positive relationships with schools, teachers, colleagues and senior management
• Collaborative team player, confident working across multiple teams and stakeholders
• Highly organised with the ability to meet deadlines and manage competing priorities
• Strong people skills, adaptability and attention to detail
• Passionate about contributing to arts programs that inspire and engage students

Key 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

• Current and valid Working with Children Check Clearance for paid employment.
• 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'.

Targeted Questions

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2. Give an example of how you have successfully worked with multiple stakeholders, such as schools, teachers, colleagues, or senior management, to deliver a program or project. (300 words)

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2. Provide an example of how you have coordinated multiple administrative tasks or projects to meet tight deadlines. What strategies did you use to stay organised? (300 words)

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:   17 September 2025 at 11:59pm.

For role enquiries please contact Carolyn Hammer via email on

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.