Senior Project Officer (Parramatta, New South Wales, AU, 2150) en None

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 position
• Located in Parramatta with Flexible working arrangements available.
• Clerk Grade 9/10 with salary ranging from $129,464 p.a. to $142,665 p.a. + superannuation.
• Access to fitness passport, flex leave entitlements and other salary packaging benefits!

• We encourage Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people from diverse cultural backgrounds, people living with disability and people living in regional areas to apply.

About the role

The Early Childhood Outcomes (ECO) Division transforms lives through high-quality early childhood education and care. The Division supports the NSW Plan for Public Education by overseeing investments in the critical first 5 years of life and the growth of the early childhood education and care sector. The Division’s focus is two-fold - supporting children, families and the community now, as well as investing in long-term reforms to deliver positive outcomes in the future.

It’s an exciting time to join us as we work with our colleagues across ECO on broad reforms for the Early Childhood Education & Care sector.

The Senior Project Officer will lead a Project Management function within the Major Project Design team. The team is currently developing policy and associated implementation plans related to how the NSW Government can better support early childhood education and care in underserved communities.

The work is stimulating, challenging and highly collaborative.

You will be working with a dedicated group of people within the branch and division as well as a range of teams in ECO, across DoE and other government departments, and a broad range of stakeholders.

The Senior Project Officer will be responsible for:

• Developing and maintaining high-level workplans with consideration of overall strategic goals
• Tracking project progress and providing regular reports to stakeholders
• Establishing and maintaining systems to identify, assess and mitigate the impact of issues and risks on project timelines, budget and outcomes
• Updating the program budget and undertaking financial reporting, with the support of central finance colleagues
• Establishing effective approaches, tools and guidance to support consistent delivery and build project management capability across the whole project team
• Establishing and maintaining systems to ensure appropriate record keeping and audit readiness
• Developing and implementing appropriate change management approaches

For further information please click here to view the role description


About you

The ideal candidate will have:

• Demonstrated capability to work effectively through uncertainty and change in a reform and/or dynamic environment.
• Strong ability to link project management activities to broader strategic objectives and develop practical solutions to challenges.
• Demonstrated experience in building project management capabilities in a project team
• Experience developing good working relationships with stakeholders and team members
• Knowledge of the early childhood education and care sector.

Essential requirements of the role

• Advanced project management capabilities and ability to understand and apply effective planning, coordination and control methods.
• Experience in managing projects which involve significant policy or service delivery reform.
• A valid Working with Children Check for paid employment.
• Demonstrated understanding of and commitment to the value of public education.

 

Key knowledge and experience

• Tertiary qualifications in a relevant discipline, or demonstrated equivalent knowledge and/or experience.
• 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.

How to apply

Attach a resume (maximum 2 pages) and a cover letter (maximum 1 page) outlining how you meet the requirements and capabilities of this role.

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’.


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.


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.

Closing date: Sunday 07 September 2025 at 11:59pm

For role enquiries please contact Madeleine D’Arcy [email protected]

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 ([email protected]) 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.