Project Support Officer

Project 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
• Located in Parramatta with flexible working arrangements available
• Clerk Grade 5/6 | $99,938 - $110,271 plus superannuation

About the role

• Deliver high-quality admin and project support for leadership programs
• Coordinate professional learning, resources and participant logistics
• Prepare reports, track schedules and support efficient program delivery

For further information please click here to view the role description

About you

• Strong background in providing admin and project support in a busy team environment
• Skilled in coordinating events, professional learning and stakeholder communications
• Confident with digital tools, data entry, spreadsheets and records management systems
• Able to plan, prioritise and meet tight deadlines while managing competing demands
• Clear and professional communicator with a customer-focused approach
• 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

• Proven experience in a project and administrative capacity supporting high performance teams delivering professional learning programs and support resources, with demonstrated commitment to ongoing professional development
• Hold a valid clearance to work with children (Working with Children Check) 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) and answer the following questions outlining how you meet the requirements and capabilities of this role.

• What is your experience in the administration and support of live online learning for large adult audiences? (300 words)

• What is your experience in the administration, support and delivery of online digital assessment tools? (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.

As a condition of employment, successful candidates not currently employed by the Department must provide a valid Working with Children Check (WWCC) clearance number. Renewal is not required after the WWCC expires, as long as you remain in a non–child-related role. Employer obligations only apply while the WWCC is valid.

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 Sunday, 19th October 2025 at 11:59pm.

For role enquiries please contact Craig Brown at and for recruitment process enquirires please contact Elaine Ordell 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.