Assistant Project Officer

Department of Education

Reference number

14016-44304356

Occupation

Project Officer

Work type

Full-Time

Location

Sydney - Greater West

Salary Information

From AUD $99,938.00 to $110,271.00 per year

Closing date

26 July 2026 at 11:59pm

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 employment

Based in Parramatta with flexible work arrangements

Salary ranges from $99,938 to $110,271 pa. plus superannuation and annual leave loading

About the role

The Assistant Project Officer undertakes a range of project research, policy analysis, reporting, implementation and administrative activities relating to the development of integrated, evidence-based policy reform aligned to the Department’s strategic priorities, including Our Plan for NSW Public Education, the NSW Skills Plan and teacher workload reduction. The role supports the development, delivery, monitoring and evaluation of projects and policies aligned with these strategic initiatives, which the Department can rely on for effective decision making to achieve specified NSW Government objectives.

Key accountabilities

Provide project and administrative support to help deliver key priorities on time and within scope.

Prepare project documents, reports and briefing material to support planning and informed decision-making.

Gather and review information to support project work, policy advice and business outcomes.

Liaise with stakeholders, arrange meetings and provide updates on project progress and key activities.

Coordinate meeting logistics, prepare agendas and minutes, and provide day-to-day support to the Director and team.

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About you

Experience providing project support while managing competing priorities and meeting tight deadlines.

Ability to conduct research, gather information and prepare clear, accurate reports and briefing material.

Strong organisational and communication skills, with the ability to build effective working relationships with a range of stakeholders.

Knowledge of contemporary project management practices and the ability to apply them to support successful project outcomes.

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 experience in delivering quality project support.

Proficiency using Microsoft Office programs such as Word, Outlook, Excel and Power Point.

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 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.

Applicants are encouraged to prepare their application materials independently. The selection panel values authentic and personally written responses that reflect your own experience, insights and alignment with the Department’s values and priorities.

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,

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: Sunday 26th July 2026 at 11:59pm.

For role enquiries please contact Josephine Kneipp at Josephine.Kneipp@det.nsw.edu.au

We welcome applications of 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 (youbelong@det.nsw.edu.au) 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 over the next 18 months, including temporary term or ongoing roles.