Salary Package includes salary ($113,574 to $125,720), employer's contribution to superannuation and annual leave loading.
Business Analyst
Join the NSW Department of Education as a Business Analyst (Clerk Grade 7/8)
We are excited to announce an opening for a Business Analyst within our Teaching and Learning Support directorate.
• Location: Parramatta with access to various NSW Education offices and flexible working arrangements available
• Salary: Clerk Grade 7/8 with base salary ranging from $113,574 to $125,720 per annum, plus employer's contribution to superannuation and annual leave loading
• Ongoing full-time opportunities
About the Department of Education
At the NSW Department of Education, we educate and inspire lifelong learners - from early childhood, through schooling to vocational education and training.
We ensure young children get the best start in life by supporting and regulating the early childhood education and care sector. We unlock excellence and unleash the potential of two-thirds of school children in NSW. We're proudly public and the largest education system in Australia. We nurture opportunities for every learner to develop the skills needed for their chosen career path, helping shape the industries of tomorrow.
We respect and value Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples as First Peoples of Australia.
About the Teaching and Learning Support directorate
The Teaching and Learning Support (TLS) directorate enables schools, teachers and the system to support all learners to effectively and equitably access and engage with the curriculum to reach their potential. TLS develops and delivers evidence-based professional learning, resources and advice to schools to enable the provision of an outstanding education for every learner.
About the role
The Business Analyst conducts current and future state analysis to document requirements, processes, and procedures to support the delivery of the new selective education placement test framework and the delivery of computer-based placement tests in schools.
For further information including a full list of key accountabilities click here to view the role description.
About you
You are a strategic and solutions-focused Business Analyst who thrives on turning complex information into actionable insights. With a strong grasp of business processes, stakeholder engagement, and digital transformation, you are confident in your ability to analyse current and future state requirements to deliver practical, user-centred solutions. Your communication skills and collaborative approach allow you to work effectively with diverse stakeholders, ensuring their needs are understood and reflected in project outcomes.
Key knowledge and experience:
• 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:
• Hold a current and valid Working with Children Check (WWCC) for paid employment (or willing to acquire one)
• Demonstrated understanding of and commitment to the value of public education
Why Join Us?
• Be part of Australia's largest education system
• Work in a dynamic, inclusive team committed to excellence and equity
• 35 hour working week
• Enjoy flexible working arrangements
• Flex leave entitlements, generous holidays and leave conditions
• Competitive, salary sacrificing, employer's contribution to superannuation and annual leave loading
• Fitness Passport
• Opportunities for advancement and mobility across the Department to support your career growth
How to apply
Please submit your application by clicking 'Apply Online' and attaching a resume (maximum 5 pages) & cover letter (maximum 2 pages) outlining how you meet the requirements and capabilities for the role.
Please refer to the Applicant's Guide to Applying to assist you with your application.
Applications close: Thursday 28 August 2025 at 11:59pm (AEST)
For role enquires please contact Rosalind Walsh via email on Rosalind.Walsh5@det.nsw.edu.au
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.
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 (dandi@det.nsw.edu.au) or visit NSW Department of Education Diversity and Inclusion.
A talent 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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