Address- Join a leadership group transforming education in NSW, and make a difference to students in NSW
- Public Service Senior Executive Band 1 role with a remuneration range of $231,159 - $255,262 per annum
- Full time, term role up to 30 June 2028
- Based in Eveleigh with hybrid working
About us
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 role
In this role, you will lead,develop and implement strategies and initiatives to ensure that the department’s existing and projected land holdings and Property Portfolio supports the strategic growth requirements and educational priorities of the department. You will play a key role in ensuring the ongoing and future provision of school infrastructure support’s the department’ Plan for Public Education.
For more details about this role, please click here to view the Role Description.
About you
You will possess strong leadership and relationship management skills with the ability to influence and negotiate with key internal and external stakeholders. You will provide strategic direction to the property team to enable optimised long-term management of the department’s land and property holdings.
Your exceptional people and project management skills will help inform organisational strategy, growth and partnerships. Your negotiation and risk management skills will allow you to oversee a range of land and property transactions including negotiation of acquisitions, divestments and various lease or licence agreements to effectively manage the department’s risk relating to property transactions.
To be successful in this role, you will have:
- Demonstrated extensive experience at a senior level in the management of a large team in a complex organisation.
- 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.
- Appropriate tertiary qualifications in a relevant discipline such as property, real estate, business or management, , and/or equivalent knowledge and experience.
- Hold a valid clearance to work with children (Working with Children Check).
- Demonstrated understanding of and commitment to the value of public education.
Interested?
To apply for this role, please submit an online application and attach your resume along with a cover letter which describes how your capabilities, knowledge and experience make you the best person for this role.
Applications Close: Wednesday 3 July 2024 at 11.59pm
Contact: For enquiries about the recruitment of this role, please contact Rebecca Willott – ***************@det.nsw.edu.au
Please note:
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 for future ongoing and temporary roles and is valid for a period of up to 18 months. Candidates on a talent pool may be chosen and directly offered employment in other or similar roles (ongoing or term) in the near future.
