Program and Operations Lead
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 Parramatta with flexible working arrangements available
* Clerk Grade 9/10 - $129,464 to $142,665 plus superannuation and leave loading
About the role
* Lead delivery of key learning and people development programs to support workforce capability across the department.
* Provide clear advice, briefings and updates on program progress, risks and outcomes to senior leaders.
* Build strong partnerships across the department and external stakeholders to drive engagement in learning initiatives.
The Program and Operations Lead leads a small team to support the development and implementation of department-wide high level strategic and policy initiatives to enable programs of work to be delivered in a timely and coordinated manner.
The role also prepares briefings and correspondence; advice on complex matters; project management lead, analyse data from multiple sources to produce accurate reports and insights for decision-making, and liaises and consults with other areas of the Department and a range of external stakeholders to seek and provide information and advice.
For further information please click here to view the role description.
About you
* Bring strong program and project skills to plan, deliver and track complex initiatives.
* Provide clear advice and briefings on complex issues to support informed decisions.
* Build strong relationships across teams and stakeholders to drive shared outcomes.
* Experience using data analytics and visualisation tools (e.g., Microsoft Power BI) to develop clear dashboards and reports. Manage competing priorities and tight deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
* Lead and support a small team to deliver quality outcomes and continuous improvement.
* 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
* 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.
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 Tuesday 31st March at 11:59pm.
For role enquiries please contact Melissa Smith 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.