Administration Support Officer

Join the NSW Department of Education as an Administration Support Officer & Executive Assistant (Clerk Grade 3/4)

We are excited to announce openings for multiple Administration Support Officer and Executive Assistant roles within our Teaching, Learning & Student Wellbeing division. These roles are ideal for highly organised, proactive and detail-oriented individuals who are motivated, organised, and committed to supporting education in NSW.

• Location: Parramatta with access to various NSW Education offices and flexible working arrangements available
• Salary: Clerk Grade 3/4 with base salary ranging from $82,193 to $90,001 per annum, plus employer's contribution to superannuation and annual leave loading
• Ongoing and temporary opportunities. Possibility for conversion to ongoing for temporary roles.

About the NSW Department of Education

At the , we educate and inspire lifelong learners – from early childhood, through schooling to vocational education and training. We ensure young children get the best start in life by supporting and regulating the early childhood education and care sector. We unlock excellence and unleash the potential of two-thirds of school children in NSW. We're proudly public and the largest education system in Australia. We nurture opportunities for every learner to develop the skills needed for their chosen career path, helping shape the industries of tomorrow. We respect and value Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples as First Peoples of Australia.

About the roles

We are seeking to fill the following CL3/4 opportunities across the Teaching, Learning and Student Wellbeing (TLSW) division:

Administration Support Officer

As an Administration Support Officer, you'll play a key role in keeping our teams running smoothly. You'll be responsible for a wide range of administrative services – from coordinating meetings and managing correspondence, to handling routine financial transactions and maintaining accurate records.

Disability Support Officer

As the Disability Support Officer, you will play a key role in supporting the operational and financial functions of the Disability Inclusion team. Your work will ensure that essential administrative processes are completed efficiently and accurately, contributing to the smooth delivery of programs that support students with disability across NSW public schools.

Executive Assistant

As the Executive Assistant, you will be the first point of contact for internal and external stakeholders, managing key administrative and coordination tasks. Your role will be central to ensuring the Director's schedule, priorities, and team operations run efficiently and professionally. This is a rewarding opportunity for someone who thrives in a fast-paced environment, values confidentiality, and has a strong commitment to customer service and public education.

School Swimming & Water Safety Administration Officer – This position is based in Turrella
As a School Swimming & Water Safety Administration Officer, you will provide essential administrative support to coordinate the operational aspects of this important program. From managing school and pool allocations to processing payroll for instructors, your behind-the-scenes work will help thousands of students participate safely and efficiently in the program each year.

These roles provide crucial support that enables our educators and staff to focus on what they do best: delivering quality education to students across NSW.

For further information please click on the role title below to view the role descriptions.

About you

We're seeking experienced professionals with:

• Demonstrated experience in an administrative/clerical or executive assistant role within a government agency, educational institution or large complex organisation
• Strong administrative and organisational skills, with high attention to detail and interpersonal skills
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook)
• Excellent communication skills and the ability to liaise with a broad range of stakeholders
• A valid Working with Children Check (WWCC) for paid employment (or willing to acquire one)
• Demonstrated understanding of and commitment to the
• 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 the Teaching, Learning and Student Wellbeing division

The Teaching, Learning and Student Wellbeing (TLSW) division strives to improve educational and wellbeing outcomes for every young child and every student. The division includes 5 directorates providing support to schools:

- Curriculum directorate leads coordination of special programs and leading the department's response to the NSW Curriculum Reform supporting curriculum implementation across P-12.

- Inclusion & Wellbeing directorate leads coordination of state-wide strategy, policies and programs to lift student participation, health and wellbeing, outcomes for students with disability, maximising access, inclusion and wellbeing of students in education from P-12.

- Student Support and Specialist Programs directorate provides state-wide student support services and specialist programs to support student engagement in Arts, Sport, Community Languages and International programs, child wellbeing and mental health, and assisted school travel.

- Student Wellbeing Support directorate provides direct support to schools to strengthen accessible and inclusive education practice to maximise wellbeing and learning for students in NSW public schools.

- Teaching and Learning Support directorate develops and delivers evidence-based professional learning, resources and advice that enables schools, teachers and the system to support all learners to effectively access the curriculum to fulfill their potential.

Why Join Us?

• Collaborate with talented professionals across Australia's largest education system
• Enjoy a 35 hour working week
• Enjoy flexible working arrangements
• Have access to flex leave entitlements, generous holidays and leave conditions
• Receive a competitive salary, salary sacrificing, employer's contribution to superannuation and annual leave loading
• Access to Fitness Passport
• Opportunities for advancement and mobility across the Department to support your career growth

How to apply

Please submit your application by clicking 'Apply Online' and attaching a resume (maximum 5 pages) & cover letter (maximum 2 pages) outlining how you meet the requirements and capabilities for the role.

Please refer to the Applicant's Guide to Applying to assist you with your application.

Please be advised that it is a requirement that all candidates submit their applications online. No paper based, email based, or late applications will be accepted.

Applications close: Wednesday 4 June 2025 at 11:59pm

For role enquiries, please contact TLSW recruitment via email on ***************

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.

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 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.