Design 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
* Located in Blacktown with flexible working arrangements available
* Competitive salary of $99,938 - $110,271 pa plus superannuation and leave loading
About the role
In this role, you will produce designs of security systems including CCTV, intruder alarms, and access control that are tailored for educational environments. You'll work closely with project teams, school representatives, and contractors to ensure every design meets departmental standards and enhances the wellbeing of students and staff.
You'll thrive in this role if you:
* Enjoy working in a dynamic, fast-paced environment with multiple projects on the go.
* Have a keen eye for detail and a passion for smart, efficient design.
* Are curious about emerging technologies and how they can improve safety outcomes.
* Take pride in delivering accurate, high-quality work within tight deadlines.
* Value collaboration and clear communication with stakeholders at all levels.
* 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.
For further information please click here to view the role description
Essential requirements of the role
* Required to travel to various school locations.
* Driver's licence – Class C.
* 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.
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 12 November 2025 at 11:59pm.
For role enquiries please contact Megan Tainton at and for recruitment process enquiries please contact Nabeel Abd Almadi 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.