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 manages and coordinates the development, implementation and evaluation of program and projects that support the achievement of organisational objectives. The role supports the delivery of two key programs, the NSW Training Awards and the VET Ambassadors program to promote and recognise excellence in Vocational Education and Training in NSW.

For further information please click here to view the role description

About you

• Showing experience in leading and managing projects, to ensure outcomes are achieved in accordance with agreed targets.
• Strong stakeholder relationship management skills
• Adaptable with excellent communication skills
• 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

• Current and valid Working with Children Check Clearance for paid employment.
• Current driver's licence and a willingness to travel.
• 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) 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

The NSW Training Awards has a goal to increase nominations by 5% year on year across NSW and all award categories. As Senior Project Officer, how will you achieve this over the next 12 months with budget pressures and also managing stakeholder expectations? (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.

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.

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 28 October 2025 at 11:59pm.

For role enquiries please contact Skye Weeks, Manger Regional Customer Service 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.