At the NSW Department of Education, we educate and inspire lifelong learners – from early childhood, through schooling to vocational education and training.
* 3 x Ongoing Full-Time employment opportunities
* Salary ranges from $99,938 to $110,271 pa. plus superannuation and annual leave loading
* Located in Parramatta with flexible working arrangements available
About the role
Various Assistant Policy Officer roles are available in the Tertiary Policy team within the NSW Department of Education.
Tertiary Policy provides strategic advice and leads reform in the skills and vocational education and training sector and the NSW higher education sectors.
The Assistant Policy Officer undertakes a range of research, analysis and administrative activities to support the formulation of policy advice and recommendations and contribute to the development of policies that support Agency and/or Government commitments.
Primary purpose of the role
There are three Clerk Grade 5/6 Roles available in Tertiary Policy:
* Assistant Policy Officer in the National Skills Funding and Reform Team
o National Skills Funding and Reform leads strategic policy thinking, negotiation and implementation of Commonwealth-State agreements in the skills and vocational education and training policy area. It also supports reporting obligations under these Commonwealth-State agreements
* Assistant Policy Officer in the National Skills Policy Team
o This role, as part of a broader team, contributes to the development of strategic policy and advice on all aspects of skills and vocational education and training policy in national and state contexts.
* Assistant Policy Officer in the Skills Office
o The Skills Office provides strategic advice and coordination to support the establishment of new skills policy and reform initiatives.
For further information please click here to view the role description
About you
* You will be someone interested in research, data and policy analysis.
* You will enjoy using your critical analysis skills to support the development of advice on a range of policy areas.
* This role is ideal for someone who is a quick learner and thrives in a fast-paced environment.
* You will be organised and be able to track and deliver competing deadlines.
* 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.
* Tertiary qualifications or equivalent knowledge, skills and experience in a related discipline.
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 capabilities of this role and respond to the following targeted questions.
* Please explain how your previous work and education experience has developed your interest in government policy and the vocational education and training sector.
* Describe a time you had to undertake research that required engagement with multiple stakeholders – how did you manage this?
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 who are not currently employed by the department will be required to provide a current Working with Children Check (WWCC) Clearance number. This option would allow the WWCC to naturally expire without further communication needed with the employee. The employer obligations under the WWCC would apply for duration of the WWCC's validity (up to 5 years).
Closing date Monday 13th April 2026 at 11:59pm.
For role enquiries please contact Sam Toohey at or 0455 947 217.
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.