Contracts Support Officer

Contracts Support Officer

·        Temporary Full-Time up to 30 June 2025

·        Location Statewide – flexible working arrangements

·        $97,227 Package includes salary ($79,032 to $86,539 p.a), employer's contribution to superannuation and annual leave loading

NSW Department of Education has an exciting opportunity for a skilled and experienced individual to join the Asset Management Team as a Contracts Support Officer.

About the role

This role is seeking a Contracts Support Officer to provide contract management support to Central Contracts, ensuring expert delivery, maintenance and implementation across the state.

For further information please click here to view the role description

Benefits

• Flexible working arrangements, including - hybrid/work-from-home arrangements.
• 35 hour working week
• Competitive salary, 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

Essential requirements of the role

·        Driver’s Licence – Class C.

·        Willingness to travel to stakeholders throughout the state when required.

·        Demonstrated understanding of, and commitment to, the value of public education

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.

About the Department of Education

The Department of Education is the largest provider of public education in Australia, with nearly 100,000 employees across NSW in our schools and corporate offices. Our purpose is centred on the delivery of 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

How to apply

When applying you will need to:

Attach a resume (maximum 5 pages) and a cover letter (maximum 2 pages) outlining how you meet the requirements and capabilities of this role as well as providing answers to the 2 pre-screening questions below:

Targeted Question 1

What strategies do you use to ensure you are communicating effectively to a wide range of stakeholders? Provide examples of your communication styles and how these are effective. (Max 300 words).

Targeted Question 2

Provide examples of where you have had to plan in previous roles. How do you determine priorities if there’s insufficient resources in your area of management? What determines priorities when there are many competing operational targets? (Max 300 words).

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.

Closing date 21 February at 11:59pm.

For role enquiries please contact Mark Walmlsley **************@det.nsw.edu.au.

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.