Officer Early Career Academy
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 up to 12 months
* Located in Parramatta with flexible working arrangements available
* Competitive salary of $84,659 - $92,701 pa plus superannuation and leave loading
About the role
The Officer, Early Career Academy supports the work of the Teacher Attraction Initiatives team within the School Workforce Directorate.
The Teacher Attraction Initiatives team promotes career opportunities for current and future teachers across NSW and communicates the department's teacher value proposition (TVP), positioning the NSW Department of Education as an employer of choice.
Reporting to the Lead, Teacher Attraction Programs, this role contributes to the planning, development and delivery of campaigns and initiatives, supporting project coordination, tracking progress and ensuring activities are delivered on time and to a high standard.
The role also assists in developing content across a range of digital channels, including web, CRM, EDM, social media and podcast platforms, ensuring alignment with departmental values, brand and style guidelines.
Working collaboratively with the broader team and key stakeholders, the role supports the delivery of various teacher attraction initiatives, including promotional activities for programs such as the Teach NSW Podcast, and contributes to stakeholder communications by preparing updates, tracking progress and supporting reporting on key milestones and priorities.
The team works closely with stakeholders to design and deliver targeted recruitment initiatives, campaigns and events that position the department as an employer of choice.
For further information, please click here to view the role description.
About you
* Knowledge of and a minimum of 3 years of experience in business, communications, marketing, project management or related discipline.
* Experience in managing digital channels including web, CRM, EDM, social media (Facebook, Instagram, YouTube, LinkedIn and X) and podcast platforms.
* Experience supporting the delivery of high quality services and products to a variety of internal and external stakeholders highly regarded.
* 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
* Currently hold or be willing to obtain a valid clearance to work with Children (Working with Children Check).
* Demonstrated understanding of and commitment to the values 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 also provide an answer to the following pre-screening question:
Question
Describe a project or campaign you worked on that had tight deadlines or limited resources. What was your role in the project/campaign delivery and how did you ensure it met quality standards?
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: 09 April 2026 at 11:59pm.
For role enquiries please contact Jessica Whiticker 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.