Project Coordinator, Online Testing and Marking

Join us to make a difference for all students in NSW

Position details

• Clerk Grade 7/8

• 12 months, Temporary, Full-time (possibility of conversion to ongoing)

• Close to Wynyard station & hybrid work arrangements available

During peak periods, the Project Coordinator Online Testing and Marking is required to work outside of normal business hours and at other Sydney locations.

About the role

A unique opportunity has presented itself for an expert in project managed as a Project Coordinator to join the Online Testing and Marking Team at NESA.

The Project Coordinator Online Testing and Marking performs project management activities and leads a team to that contribute to the development and delivery of a range of projects associated with online testing and marking programs.

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

• Leading and managing a range of project management and support services.

• Preparing a range of written communications for a variety of stakeholders.

• Preparing and maintain project documentation for reporting, monitoring and evaluation purposes to ensure accessibility of quality information and contribute to the achievement of project outcomes.

• Sourcing, collating and compiling data and information to identify emerging issues and track and report on project progress against established milestones and deliverables.

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.

• Experience working within a school environment and adapting to changing circumstances.

• 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).

• Driver's License.

• During peak periods, the Project Coordinator Online Testing and Marking is required to work outside of normal business hours and at other Sydney locations.

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 our website.

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: Describe a time you led a major project requiring complex interdependencies and tight timeframes. What project management strategies did you use? What were the lessons learned? (max 400 word)

Targeted Question 2: Give an example of how you coordinated multiple teams working on a project. How did you ensure that the teams understood the project goals? How did you measure and acknowledge staff success in achieving these goals? (max 400 word)

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If you need reasonable adjustments for the recruitment process and workplace, please reach out to the contact person above.

Close date: Wednesday, 24th 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.