Senior Project Officer

Senior Project 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
• $161,711 Package includes salary ($129,464 - $142,665), employer's contribution to superannuation and annual leave loading.

About the role

The Senior Project Officer provides program management, governance and reporting support. The role manages and coordinates the development and implementation of strategic projects and programs to deliver excellence, innovation and best practice across the NSW education system.

For further information please click here to view the role description

About you

• PMO experience and associated process improvement capabilities
• Advanced analytical capability to interpret complex information, identify trends, and inform strategic decision-making
• Adaptable with excellent communication skills
• Strong stakeholder relationship management skills
• Experience preparing program reporting, to ensure compliance with departmental policies and procedures, to support decision-making and optimise operational effectiveness
• Capable of managing compliance with project administration protocols, including implementing agreed monitoring and reporting processes, to ensure optimal governance and the timely resolution of issues and mitigation of risks
• 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

• Demonstrated understanding of and commitment to the value of public education.
• Relevant tertiary qualifications or demonstrated equivalent professional experience.

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) outlining how you meet the requirements and capabilities of this role as well as providing an answer to the pre-screening question below:

Pre-screening Question

Describe a situation in which you had to negotiate with stakeholders to obtain a good outcome for the organisation. What was the outcome? (300 words max)

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 10 November 2025 at 11:59pm.

For role enquiries please contact Rodney Foot Manager Program Governance
• Reform and External Relations 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.