Trainee Support Officer (Project Management)
• Start July 2026 – Two-year temporary full-time opportunities (multiple positions available)
• Locations: Eveleigh, Blacktown, Macquarie Park, Dubbo, Orange, Grafton, Lismore and Tamworth
• Salary: $507.10 - $784.90 per week plus annual leave loading and superannuation
About us
At the NSW Department of Education, we educate and inspire lifelong learners – from early childhood, through schooling to vocational education and training.
This trainee role is based in School Infrastructure, which delivers new school buildings, major upgrades and maintenance strategies to ensure every school-aged child has access to high quality education facilities at their local public school. This encompasses the largest investment in public education infrastructure in the history of NSW.
About the role
This is an exciting opportunity for recent school leavers to start their career with School Infrastructure while completing a Certificate IV in Project Management Practice through TAFE NSW.
You'll gain practical workplace experience and build foundational Infrastructure project management skills while contributing to the delivery of school infrastructure that supports public education across NSW.
As a trainee, you will work four days per week within School Infrastructure and have one day of paid study leave each week to attend TAFE NSW.
In this role, you will:
• Support day-to-day project activities and team tasks.
• Assist with basic administration, records, and document management.
• Help coordinate meetings, emails, and follow-up actions.
• Learn how to track tasks and update simple infrastructure project information.
• Work collaboratively with colleagues and contribute to a positive team culture.
What we offer
• A unique entry-level opportunity within a high-demand infrastructure environment.
• Comprehensive work-based learning, mentoring and development.
• Exposure to experienced infrastructure professionals and project teams.
• Hybrid working arrangements may be available in line with operational requirements.
About you
You are motivated, reliable and ready to start your career. You're someone who enjoys working with others, is keen to learn new skills, and takes pride in doing things accurately.
• Be willing to undertake and successfully complete a Certificate IV Project Management.
• Good communication and interpersonal skills.
• Strong attention to detail and a willingness to learn new systems and processes.
• Basic computer skills including Microsoft Office software applications.
• 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
• Completed Year 12 or obtained the Higher School Certificate (HSC) (or equivalent) within the past two years.
• Current and valid Working with Children Check (WWCC) Clearance for paid employment.
• Current and valid driver license (above learner level) and willingness and ability to travel to worksites.
• Demonstrated understanding of and commitment to the value of public education.
For further information on the role, please click here.
How to apply
When applying you will need to:
Attach a resume (no more than 2 pages) and a cover letter (no more than 2 pages) answering the two target questions below.
Targeted questions
1. In your letter, describe a time you solved a problem by working with others. What was the issue, what action did you take, and what was the result?
2. What subject did you enjoy most at school and why?
Please refer to the Applicant's Guide to Applying to assist you with your application.
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: Monday 6 April 2026
For role enquiries please contact Victoria Wells at and/or visit the NSW Department of Education, Infrastructure Pathways Program website.
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.