Administrative Support Officer - Identified

• Ongoing Full-Time opportunity with consideration given for part-time work  via negotiation with the manager (minimum 21 hours per week).
• Location: Our team's central office location is in Parramatta, however we have flexible work agreements in place that allow you to work a combination of your hours from offices across NSW and from home
• Salary ranges from $70,694 - $76,857, plus superannuation and leave loading. 

About the Department of Education 

The Department of Education is the largest provider of public education in Australia with responsibility for delivering high-quality public education to two-thirds of the NSW student population.

For more information about the Department of Education, please visit NSW Department of Education

The Aboriginal Outcomes and Partnerships Directorate (AOPD) values its strong partnership with the NSW Aboriginal Education Consultative Group Inc. and communities, in supporting NSW Public schools to deliver high level, quality teaching to maximise learning outcomes for Aboriginal and or Torres Strait Islander students.

The work of the AOPD is underpinned by this objective, and provides leadership, strategic advice and direction on all matters relating to Aboriginal education across the NSW Department of Education. The AOPD contributes to national and state policy development for Aboriginal education including language and Culture programs in schools.

About the role

This Administration Support Officer provides Administrative Support to the Aboriginal Education Strategy team. The role involves undertaking general clerical tasks such as photocopying, data entry, collating files, correspondence, and reports, and organising travel arrangements.

For further information please view the role description 

Essential requirements of the role

• A valid Working with Children Check for paid employment.
• Demonstrated understanding of and commitment to the value of public education
• This position is targeted to the employment of an Aboriginal person and is authorised by the Department's EEO Management Plan in accordance with Part 9A of the Anti-Discrimination Act 1977. When applying for an Aboriginal identified position, applicants must provide confirmation of Aboriginality and a certified statutory declaration upon interview as defined in the Confirmation of Aboriginality Guidelines

Key knowledge and experience

• Aboriginality
• 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.

•  Display a customer-centred approach to your service delivery.

• Demonstrate efficient coordination within a fast-paced and large organisation with precision.

• Proficiency in using Microsoft Office suites to manage data effectively.

• Ability to handle and manage critical information accurately.

• Strong verbal and written communication skills

Benefits

• Opportunity to make a difference at the Department of Education.
• Flexible work-life balance
• Competitive salary
• 35-hour week

How to apply

When applying online you will need to:

·       Submit a cover letter (maximum 2 pages) outlining how you meet the key knowledge and experience requirements of this role.

·       Attach an up-to-date resume (maximum of 5 pages) highlighting your experience against the key accountabilities of the role and the identified focus areas from the NSW Public Sector capability framework.

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 Working with Children Check and National Criminal History Check.

This is a child-related role. As a condition of employment you will be required to provide a Working with Children Check (WWCC) Clearance number and complete a National Criminal Record Check. Visit the website for more information.

Note: This position is targeted to the employment of an Aboriginal person and is authorised by the Department's EEO Management Plan in accordance with Part 9A of the Anti-Discrimination Act 1977. When applying for an Aboriginal identified position, applicants must provide confirmation of Aboriginality and a certified statutory declaration upon interview as defined in the Confirmation of Aboriginality Guidelines 

Closing date:  Thursday 15th February 2024 at 11:59pm.

For role enquiries please contact Colleen Mitchell at ***************@det.nsw.edu.au or 02 7814 2***.

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 (*****@det.nsw.edu.au) or visit NSW Department of Education Diversity and Inclusion.”

A talent pool may be created through this recruitment process. 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.