Principal Right to Access Officer

• Two full time ongoing opportunities in a vibrant and supportive team
• Based in Parramatta CBD with flexible work arrangements available
• Remuneration of $129,464 - $142,665 plus super & leave loading

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

About the Role

The Principal Right to Access Officer makes and reviews decisions about access to information in accordance with the GIPA Act and leads the team to deliver quality customer service and meet departmental and statutory compliance, processing and reporting requirements. This role also supports the manager in coordinating the department's responses to NSW Legislative Council orders for the production of documents under its Standing Order 52 to facilitate rigorous compliance with requirements.

Essential requirements of the role 

• Demonstrated knowledge of and experience in applying information access legislation including the Government Information (Public Access) Act 2009 and making decisions in response to requests for information.
• Demonstrated understanding of and commitment to the value of public education.

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.

About You

• You are a strong people person who enjoys working in a fast-paced and dynamic work environment
• You understand compliance requirements for Standing Order 52, Orders for Papers, and have the ability to coordinate and organise document returns to The Cabinet Office including providing strategic advice on these returns to the department.  
• You will also have excellent knowledge and experience in making decisions under the GIPA Act and freedom of information legislation and coordination of other information requests. 
• You will model the highest standards of integrity and be passionate about education and making a contribution to the future of NSW.

For further information please view the role description.

Benefits

• Flexible working arrangements, including - hybrid/work from home arrangements.
• 35 hour working week
• Competitive salary, 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

Please 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'.

Closing date:  Wed 3rd Sept 2025 at 11:59pm

Contact:  For role enquiries please contact Jenni Pendergast, Manager Right to Access at

This is a child-related role. As a condition of employment, you will be required to provide a Working with Children Check (WWCC) Clearance number and complete a National Criminal Record Check. Visit the website for more information. 

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.