At the NSW Department of Education, we educate and inspire lifelong learners - from early childhood, through schooling to vocational education and training.
Full-time ongoing opportunity
Located in Parramatta with flexible working arrangements available
Salary ranges from $99,938 - $110,271 p.a. (plus superannuation and annual leave loading)
About the role
The Assurance Support Officer provides operational and administrative support to the manager and team, ensuring the delivery of high-quality customer service.
The role involves implementing administrative improvements during periods of changing organisational priorities and proactively facilitating clear, open, and effective communication between the manager and a wide range of internal and external stakeholders.
The role works within the Schools Assurance team, who supports school compliance and assurance activities by working closely with corporate States offices, schools, and external vendors to promote effective governance, risk management, and continuous service improvement.
For further information, please click here to view the role description.
About you
Experience providing effective administrative and operational support to managers and teams.
Ability to prepare and coordinate presentations, correspondence, briefing notes, and reports using IT systems with a light level of attention to details and a fast learner.
Strong communication skills (verbal and written) with experience liaising with internal stakeholders, schools, and external vendors.
Demonstrated experience maintaining accurate records in line with policies, governance requirements and organisation's preferred record keeping system.
Ability to manage competing priorities, deliver multiple work items concurrently, and contribute to continuous improvement during organisational change.
A driver's license and willingness to visit schools would be highly desirable.
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
Demonstrated understanding of and commitment to the value of public education.
Benefits
Flexible working arrangements
35 hour working week
Competitive salary, 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.
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.
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).
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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, 1 February **** at 11:59pm
Contact
For role enquiries, please contact Farhana Laskar 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 theDiversity 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.
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