Job Description
Business Support Officer
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
NSW Statewide with flexible work arrangements across NSW Department of Education Offices.
Salary is at Clerk Grade 5/6 from $99,938 to $110,271 base + superannuation
About The Role
The Business Support Officer provides a range of business support and administrative services to facilitate the delivery of business operations and to support the achievement of the Regional, Rural, Remote and Unique Settings Strategic Excellence Plan.
For further information please click here to view the role description
About You
This role involves significant travel across regional, rural and remote NSW.
Knowledge and/or experience in Regional, Rural, Remote educational settings is preferred.
experience managing the logistics of various events across multiple regional, rural and remote locations.
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
Applicants located in a Regional, Rural or Remote NSW location are preferred.
Applicants must have an understanding of Regional, Rural and Remote settings.
Applicants must be willing to undertake regular intrastate travel to support delivery.
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 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. As well answer 2 targeted questions:
This role requires a diverse skill set. Please outline your ability to effectively manage a broad range of administrative tasks while delivering a high standard of professional customer service. (300 words maximum)
Please describe an example of when you planned and delivered an event or initiative across multiple locations. In your response, outline how you managed logistics, engaged stakeholders, mitigated risks, and navigated tight timeframes to ensure successful delivery. (300 words maximum)
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: Thursday 12 March 2026 at 11:59pm.
For role enquiries please contact Hiring Manager: Andrew Jones at and for recruitment process enquiries please contact Recruiter: Julie Nguyen 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 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.