AddressCompany description:
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 http://www.dec.nsw.gov.au/
Job description:
At the NSW Department of Education, we educate and inspire lifelong learners - from early childhood, through schooling to vocational education and training.
- 1x Ongoing Full Time Position Available
- Clerk Grade 11/12 with salary ranging from $139,787 p.a. to $161,663 p.a. + superannuation
- Located in Parramatta with flexible and hybrid working arrangements available.
- We encourage Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people from diverse cultural backgrounds, people living with disability and people living in regional areas to apply
About the Department of Education
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 Early Childhood Outcomes Division
The Early Childhood Outcomes (ECO) Division leads the delivery of early childhood education and care (ECEC) initiatives, overseeing comprehensive investments in child development and in early education and care, making investments that support families and the community now, as well as investing in long term reforms for the future.
The NSW Childcare and Economic Opportunities Fund (the Fund) is designed to provide supply-side interventions into the Early Childhood Education and Care Sector to reduce the barriers to workforce participation by improving the affordability and accessibility of quality early childhood education and care.
About the Role
The Manager leads critical policy, project and other general management functions to support the Fund. These include the design and development of complex policy initiatives and reforms that support organisational objectives and Government commitments as well as the delivery, monitoring and evaluation of a portfolio of related strategic projects and initiatives.
About you
- Passionate about evidence-based policy and improving the impact of government initiatives?
- Keen to use your critical thinking and Economic analysis skills to inform operations and investment decisions?
- Apply your experience in developing best practice government policy and processes to underpin the development, design and implementation of programs for better outcomes.
Your duties will include but are not limited to:
- Developing frameworks and guidelines to support best practice functions and processes for effective delivery of Fund objectives
- Leading communications and collaboration, working with program teams, to identify opportunities to improve practice and increase the impact of programs
- Developing high quality analysis to support the development of efficient delivery models, financial assistance products, and material to support Fund Board investment decisions
- Monitoring Fund and program performance for reporting and compliance with relevant legislation.
For further information please view the role description
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.
Essential requirements of the role
- Tertiary qualifications in a relevant discipline, or demonstrated equivalent knowledge and/or experience.
- A valid Working With Children Check.
- Demonstrated understanding of and commitment to the values of public education.
Benefits
- 35 hour week
- Opportunity to make a difference at Department of Education
- Convenient access to major public transport hubs in Parramatta.
- Flex leave entitlements & Access to fitness passport!
How to apply
Attach a resume (maximum 5 pages) and a cover letter (maximum 2 pages) outlining how you meet the requirements and capabilities of this role.
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.
Closing date: 09 June 2024 at 11:59pm.
For role related enquires please contact Luke Clarke at *************@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."
Please note: 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.
