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Form of work- Temporary Full-Time until June 2026 with a possibility of extension
- Our team is located in Parramatta with flexible and hybrid working arrangements available
- Convenient access to major public transport hubs in Parramatta
- Salary ranges from $106,025 to $117,363 plus employers’ contribution to superannuation and annual leave loading
About the role
The Policy Officer coordinates and undertakes policy development, providing analysis and advice, to support Agency and/or Government policy initiatives and commitments.
The Policy Officer will provide high level policy development and analysis to the Department of Education, through Training Services NSW, as part of the 1,000 NSW Government Apprentices and Trainees Election Commitment.
The Election Commitment is intended to place an additional 1,000 apprentices and trainees into NSW Government Departments and State-Owned-Corporations over the next three years.
This role is time limited and will deliver on key outcomes that support the success of the commitment.
For further information please click here to view the role description.
Benefits
- 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
About you
We are currently seeking a passionate and motivated Policy Officer to join our team. As a Policy Officer, you will play a crucial role in coordinating and undertaking policy development, providing analysis and advice to support Agency and/or Government policy initiatives and commitments.
The ideal candidate will have:
- The ability to keep up solid working connections and possess clear communication and able to maintain professional relationships with stakeholders.
- Capable of adapting to new situations and flexible in your approach to work.
- A high level of attention to detail.
- 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
- A valid Working with Children Check
- Demonstrated understanding of and commitment to the value of public education
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
Describe a project you were involved with that designed and implemented new policies and procedures. Describe your involvement and what your strengths were in that project. (500 word limit)
Targeted Question 2
Provide an example of a time when you had conflicting deadlines. How did you manage competing priorities and deliver results. (500 word limit)
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.
This is a child-related role. As a condition of employment you will be required to provide a valid Working with Children Check (WWCC) Clearance number (for paid employment). Visit the website for more information.
Closing date 18 February 2024 at 11:59pm.
For role enquiries please contact Danielle Clarke, R/ Manager 1,000 NSW Public Sector Apprentices and Trainees Program, via email on ***************@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.
