At the NSW Department of Education, we educate and inspire lifelong learners – from early childhood, through schooling to vocational education and training.
* Temporary Full-Time employment until 30th June 2028
* Located in Parramatta with flexible working arrangement, working within a supportive team and enjoying opportunities for professional growth
* Salary ranges from $149,739 to $173,174 pa. plus superannuation and annual leave loading
About the role
The Manager, Better Regulation Practice leads the development and implementation of better regulation approaches and processes for Regional Training Services staff. This role drives capability building and provides strategic oversight to ensure regulatory practices are effective, proportionate, and aligned with better regulation principles.
Key accountabilities
* Lead working groups and subject matter experts to deliver regulatory practice improvements
* Set clear plans and guide rollout to lift practice across Regional Training Services staff
* Track progress, assess impact, and report updates to Steering Committees and the Executive Leadership Team
* Prepare strong business cases that meet required frameworks and standards
* Build strong partnerships with stakeholders to support collaboration and better outcomes
For further information please click here to view the role description
About you
* Experienced frontline, human services regulator with the capability and passion to build organisational regulatory capacity.
* Able to navigate complex stakeholder environments to build alignment, influence change, and sustain engagement
* You have demonstrated your ability to balance competing operational, policy, and customer priorities to deliver effective regulatory outcomes
* Your understanding of vocational education and training will support you to promote a culture of continuous improvement and accountability across Regional Training Services
* Your change management experience will support staff capability and secure buy-in for regulatory practice initiatives
* You will demonstrate 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 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 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 and respond to the following targeted questions.
* Describe a time you led a significant improvement or reform initiative. How did you drive change, align stakeholders, and ensure sustainable outcomes?
* Provide an example of how you used data and evidence to identify an issue and implement a practical solution that improved business or customer outcomes.
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 12th April 2026 at 11:59 pm
For role enquiries please contact Glenda Buckley at
We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds, including but not limited to Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander people, people of any age or gender, people from culturally and linguistically diverse groups and/or from the LGBTQIA+ community, veterans, refugees, people with disability, people with sensory differences, and neurodiverse people. If we can make some adjustments to our recruitment/interview process to better help you shine, please reach out to the contact person for this recruitment, details listed above. For more information, visit the NSW Department of Education's Diversity, equity and inclusion webpage.
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 over the next 18 months, including temporary term or ongoing roles.