Programs Officer and Policy Officer

7 months ago

Adelaide, Australia Legal Aid NSW Full time
Programs Officer and Policy Officer-00009PFB 2*Policy Officer and Multiple Program Officer ongoing opportunities Flexible and hybrid working arrangements available including part-time and job share Clerk Grade 7/8 with salary relative to experience ranging from $101,947 to $112,849 plus employers’ contribution to superannuation and annual leave loading Our team is located in Parramatta. Applications from all locations across NSW will be considered

Are you looking for a fulfilling career that will make a positive difference to communities across the state and help prepare young people for rewarding lives? We are looking for Programs and Policy Officers to join our newly formed division 


About the Department of Education 
The Department of Education is the largest provider of public education in Australia with responsibility for delivering high-quality public education to two-thirds of the NSW student population.

For more information about the Department of Education, please visit


About Early Childhood Outcomes Division:

The Early Childhood Outcomes (ECO) Division is leading a once-in-a-generation reform program in early childhood education and care. Reform outcomes include increased accessibility to childcare places, reduced costs to parents, and universal preschool education for children.

There are multiple ongoing opportunities available across the System Stewardship Directorate. To learn more about this directorate please .

 Descriptions of the teams currently recruiting within the System Stewardship Directorate are here:

The Partnerships Team designs and delivers new early childhood education initiatives by partnering with key stakeholders, including other government departments, local councils, philanthropic organisations, and the broader early childhood education and care (ECEC) sector. The Program Design Team designs and delivers new initiatives to increase access to and affordability of early childhood education and care, value and grow the early childhood education and care sector, and invest in early childhood teachers and educators through the . The System Stewardship Team guides the department’s interventions to facilitate a sustainable and higher performing ECEC market. Our primary responsibility is delivering the System Stewardship Strategy, an overarching framework that comprises diverse research and strategy projects and also supports ECO teams to work differently.

About the role

As a Programs Officer or Policy Officer within the System Stewardship Directorate, you will contribute to a variety of projects that support a range of new early childhood education initiatives which will contribute to organisational objectives and Government commitments.

The responsibilities of a Programs Officer or Policy Officer include: 

Provide a range of project management and support services, including preparation of discussion papers, briefs and submissions, to contribute to the development and delivery of policy initiatives. Communicate with stakeholders and coordinate working groups, committee meetings, and stakeholder consultations to support engagement as well as policy development and implementation. Undertake research and collate information for reporting, monitoring, and evaluation purposes to contribute to the achievement of policy outcomes.

For further information please view the 


Essential requirements of the role

Tertiary qualifications in a relevant discipline or demonstrated equivalent knowledge and/or experience. A valid Working with Children Check for paid employment. Demonstrated understanding of and commitment to the value of public education.

Key knowledge and experience

Knowledge of and commitment to implementing the and upholding the and to ensure quality outcomes for Aboriginal people.


About you

The ideal candidate we are looking for will have: 

Experience in program and project management, or policy development. Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to shape and drive discussions with stakeholders. Experience in the early childhood education and care sector would be highly regarded.

Benefits

Opportunity to make a difference at Department of Education Flexible work-life balance Competitive salary 35-hour week

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