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 in a vibrant and supportive team
- Located in Parramatta with flexible working arrangements available
- Remuneration of $149,739 - $173,174 p.a. plus superannuation and annual leave loading
About the role
This is a unique opportunity to play a role within the newly independent NSW Early Learning Commission (formally the NSW Early Childhood Education and Care Regulatory Authority), where your work will positively impact the lives of children across NSW.
You will lead a team to undertake strategic reviews, advice, options analyses and business proposals that guide and influence decision‑making in relation to the National Law and Regulations, and specific NSW laws that apply to early childhood education and care services.
Your insights will help raise quality, drive continuous improvement and ensure consistency under the National Quality Framework. Working closely with states, territories, the Australian Government, ACECQA and other government agencies, you will play an important role in ensuring the safety of children and enhancing child outcomes.
For further information please click here to view the role description.
About you
- Strong analytical and research skills to develop and provide advice on proposals for enhancements to the laws and regulations, in particular to strengthen child safety.
- Negotiation and stakeholder engagement skills to build consensus for change across diverse groups including other state and territory governments and the Commonwealth.
- Strong people leadership skills with the ability to lead a team to deliver high-quality outputs in a rapid-paced environment.
- High attention to detail and exceptional communication skills, with the ability to prepare evidence‑based written briefs, proposals, correspondence and reports.
- Strong time-management skills with the flexibility and adaptability to manage competing priorities and changing demands while providing high quality work within tight and often conflicting timeframes.
- Confidence in interpreting sector performance data to spot trends, gaps and opportunities for reform.
Essential requirements of the role
- 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.
- Demonstrated understanding of and commitment to the value of public education.
- Demonstrated experience in policy development and analysis.
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 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.
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.
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 14 December at 11:59pm.
For role enquiries please contact Taryn Dilly at taryn.dilly@det.nsw.edu.au and Cassandra.May9@det.nsw.edu.au (job-share) and for recruitment process enquiries please contact Jenny Nguyen at jenny.nguyen199@det.nsw.edu.au
Please note due to the NSW Government closedown period (Wednesday, 24 December 2025 – Sunday, 12 January 2026) applications for this recruitment may be reviewed commencing mid-January 2026.
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 (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, including temporary, term or ongoing roles, over the next 18 months.