Principal Program Coordinator

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Position details
· Clerk Grade 11/12
· Ongoing – Full Time
· Close to transport & hybrid work arrangements available
About the role
The Principal Program Coordinator leads and manages project teams to develop, deliver, monitor and evaluate a portfolio of major assessment programs, to achieve project outcomes, and support achievement of organisational objectives.
On a day-to-day basis you will be responsible for:
· Lead the development and delivery of a portfolio of assessment programs, identifying interdependencies and leveraging resources to maximise efficiencies and achieve required outcomes.
· Lead and oversee all aspects of project planning and implementation across a portfolio of complex assessment programs, including preparing project plans and quality assurance plans, establishing appropriate governance, identifying, allocating and managing resources, and meeting reporting requirements in line with NESA practices and standards.
· Develop and implement strategies and tools for the continuous monitoring and evaluation of projects, including risk and contingency management, program impact and quality assurance, to identify and address issues and assess project progress and overall effectiveness.
· Lead and manage project team/s, including internal and external project staff, to deliver all key project/s milestones and outcomes.
· Manage stakeholder relationships through effective communication, negotiation and issues management to ensure stakeholders are engaged and project deliverables are met.
· Provide expert advice and information to stakeholders on emerging project issues and present recommendations to support project delivery in line with established plans, budgets, time frames, policy objectives and other project priorities.
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About us
At the NSW Education Standards Authority (NESA) we work with the NSW community to drive improvements in student achievement.
We achieve this by supporting all school sectors with high-quality syllabuses, assessment (including managing the HSC and NAPLAN), teaching standards (e.g., accrediting teachers) and school environments (including setting and monitoring school standards).
To find out more about the important work we do for NSW visit our .
Select apply and attach an up-to-date résumé and a cover letter (maximum 2 pages). Also address the 2 pre-screening questions below in your online application (Maximum 300 words):
1. Describe a time when you were required to manage a project with complex stakeholder relationships. What made it complex? What was your approach, and what insights did you gain for future engagements?
2. Describe a time when you delivered a major process improvement within a program or project. Describe how you developed the approach to meet the desired outcomes, evaluated progress, engaged stakeholders, and identified resource requirements.
If you need reasonable adjustments for the recruitment process and workplace, please reach out to the contact person above.
Thank you for your interest, we look forward to receiving your application.
Important information
We particularly welcome applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people with a disability, people of all ages, genders, cultural and linguistic backgrounds, the LGBTQIA+ community, veterans and refugees.
Visa sponsorship is not available for this position. For ongoing roles, you must be an Australian or New Zealand citizen or an Australian Permanent Resident. Australian Temporary Residents may be considered for a fixed term contract for the length of their visa, depending on the requirements of the hiring area and the position.
A Talent Pool (valid for 18 months) may be created for future ongoing and temporary roles.