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 work arrangements available
* Salary: Clerk Grade 9/10 with salary ranging from $129,464 to $ 142,665 + super and annual leave loading
* If you thrive on bringing people, priorities, and processes together—this is your opportunity to make a real impact
About the role
Acting as a central connection point, the role supports the Director and leadership team to deliver key Finance priorities by aligning activities, strengthening operational practices, and enabling collaboration across teams.
Working in a fast-moving and complex environment, you will lead and support strategic initiatives, coordinate high-level communications and advice, and help maintain a clear operational rhythm across the directorate. You will also play a key role in identifying emerging issues, improving ways of working, and ensuring priorities are delivered in a cohesive and well-managed way.
This role is ideal for someone who enjoys working at the centre of operations, bringing structure to complexity, and influencing outcomes through strong relationships, sound judgement and proactive problem solving.
For further information please click here to view the role description
About you
You are a highly organised and proactive professional who enjoys working at the centre of complex environments, bringing clarity, coordination and momentum to competing priorities. You are comfortable working with senior leaders and are trusted to exercise judgement, discretion and initiative.
You will bring:
* Strong organisational and coordination skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities
* Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including experience preparing briefings and executive correspondence
* Strong stakeholder engagement skills with the ability to build relationships and influence outcomes
* Experience supporting senior leadership in complex or fast-paced environments
* Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to anticipate and manage emerging issues
* High attention to detail and sound professional judgement
* A continuous improvement mindset with experience strengthening processes and ways of working
Key knowledge and experience
* Demonstrated experience in project design, development and implementation in government agencies or commercial enterprises
* Demonstrated experience providing strategic, accurate, timely advice and information to senior stakeholders
* Demonstrated experience in the development of high-quality reports, workflows, procedures and delivery of complex projects
* 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
* Qualifications in a relevant discipline or demonstrated equivalent knowledge, skills and experience
* Demonstrated understanding of and commitment to the value of public education.
Benefits
* Flexible working arrangements
* 35 hour working week
* Competitive salary, salary sacrificing options, 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.
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, 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: Wednesday, 22 April 2026 at 11:59pm.
For role enquiries please contact Tammy Connor via email on and for recruitment process enquiries please contact
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.