NSW Department of Education – Sydney Western Suburbs NSW
The NSW Early Learning Commission is the new independent regulator of early childhood education and care services in NSW. We are dedicated to driving quality, safety, compliance and community confidence across the NSW ECEC sector by placing the safety, wellbeing, rights and best interests of children at the very centre of every decision and action.
* Located in Parramatta offering flexible working arrangements with minimum 2-3 days mandatory office presence for business requirements
* Salary ranges from $113,574 to $125,720 p.a. plus superannuation and annual leave loading
About the role
The Administrative Coordinator plays a pivotal role within the NSW Early Learning Commission, providing high-level executive and administrative support to the Executive Director, Operations. In this role your contribution will help ensure quality, compliance and continuous improvement to the safety, wellbeing and educational outcomes of children.
Your responsibilities
* Manage the directorate inbox and triage high-volume, time-sensitive and confidential matters
* Monitor workflow, track deliverables and ensure deadlines are met
* Liaise effectively with internal and external stakeholders to support clear and timely communication
* Maintain accurate records and manage information with confidentiality and utmost discretion.
For further information please click here to view the role description.
About you
As the Administrative Coordinator, you will have proven experience supporting senior executives in a complex, high-volume and fast-paced environment. You are proactive, solution-focused, with exceptional communication skills and strong stakeholder engagement.
You will demonstrate
* Strong time management and organisational skills, ensuring priorities are addressed and actioned promptly
* Adaptability and flexibility to the evolving nature of the department
* Resilience when working with contentious and sensitive content related to safety and wellbeing of children.
* Proficiency in using various Microsoft office applications
Key Knowledge and experience
* Demonstrated extensive experience within a similar large and complex organisation.
Essential requirements of the role
* Current and valid Working with Children Check Clearance for paid employment.
* Flexible working arrangements
* 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 as your response to the pre-screening question below:
Question 1
Give an example of a specific time when you had to handle a tough problem in a short timeframe with limited guidance. What did you do to resolve the issue? What was the outcome? (250 words maximum)
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.
For role enquiries please contact Almitra Hill at ************@det.nsw.edu.au and for recruitment process enquiries please contact Jenny Nguyen at ***************@det.nsw.edu.au.
Please note due to the NSW Government closedown period (Wednesday, 24 December 2025 – Sunday 11 January 2026) applications for this recruitment will 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 (*********@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.
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