Project Officer, Apprenticeship & Traineeship Roadmap

• Ongoing Role
• The 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 roleThe Trade Pathways Program delivers several services and initiatives including the Apprenticeship and Traineeship Roadmap 2023-2026 which will help to steer the direction of Apprentices and Traineeships over the next 4 years. The A&T Roadmap implementation will improve quality training outcomes for learners and meet the shifting skills needs of industry.

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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 

About you This is an exciting opportunity for a skilled and driven Project Officer to join our team. If you are passionate about offering a variety of support and project management services and possess the following skills, then we want to hear from you!

The ideal candidate will have:

• Able to manage conflicting priorities while providing a variety of project management and support services in a short amount of time.
• 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.

Essential requirements of the role

• Demonstrated understanding of and commitment to the value of public education 

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.

For more information about the Department of Education, please visit NSW Department of Education

How to applyWhen 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 time when you have been working on a project and something unexpected occurred that could impact the project outcome. What steps did you take? What was the result?

Targeted Question 2
What do you feel are the most important aspects of successful project management?

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.

As a condition of employment, successful candidates who have not previously worked for the department will be required to provide a current Working with Children Check (WWCC) Clearance number. This option would allow the WWCC to naturally expire without further communication needed with the employee. The employer obligations under the WWCC would apply for duration of the WWCC’s validity (up to 5 years)

Closing date: 01 April 2024

For role enquiries please contact Samantha Beaven details at ***************@det.nsw.edu.au

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.