Assistant Project Officer, Marking and Resources

Join us to make a difference for all students in NSW

Position details:

• Clerk Grade 5/6
• Full-time, Ongoing
• Close to Wynyard station & hybrid work arrangements available

About the role:

The Assistant Project Officer, Marking and Resources assists with planning, implementing and reviewing Higher School Certificate (HSC) marking programs. The role also provides support to other administrative functions within the Exam Operations branch.

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

• Provide operational support for the HSC and Microsoft Program and, the development of HSC Timetable and Marking Plans.
• Update and collate documentation and records regarding relevant issues, policies and business improvements.
• The role has a particular focus on providing support and assistance to the team to ensure tasks are completed and outcomes are achieved.

Our ideal candidate will have:

• A strong ability to manage competing, and conflicting priorities, within agreed timeframes while maintaining the delivery of communications advice and materials to required quality standards.
• Proven experience managing sensitive and confidential matters associated with high stakes exams
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills for working with diverse stakeholders.
• A collaborative approach and willingness to take initiative to support project objectives.

Essential Requirements:

• Working with children check clearance for paid employment (prior to commencement, not required at the application stage).
• A valid NSW driver license and the ability to travel as required.
• The willingness to work outside of normal business hours and at different metropolitan locations as required.

Download the role description.

About us

At the NSW Education Standards Authority (NESA) we work with the NSW community to drive improvements in student achievement.

We achieve 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).

To find out more about the important work we do for NSW visit ourwebsite

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.

• Targeted Question 1: Identify a key strength that would benefit this role. What is an area of growth you're currently working on?
• Targeted Question 2: Describe a time you've engaged with other teams to share information and jointly solve issues and problems.

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Close date: Monday 7th September 2025 at 11.59pm AEST

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

Important information

This is a child-related role. For the successful applicant, as a condition of employment, they will be required to provide a Working with Children Check (WWCC) Clearance number (for paid employment) prior to commencement in the role. Please note the WWC will be at the applicant's own expense. For more information, click here.

We particularly welcome applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people with a 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.