Project Support Officer

Opportunity to provide administrative and project support to the School Leadership Institute at the DoE
Full time and ongoing employment opportunities in a vibrant team (May 2023)
Based in Parramatta CBD with hybrid and flexible work options (or as negotiated)
Remuneration of $89,707 to $98,982 plus super & leave loading

About us

Our purpose in Education is to equip young people to lead rewarding lives in a complex and fast-changing world. This is important because the learners of today are the foundation of a prosperous Australia tomorrow.

To support our young people to thrive, we must ensure that we have the best talents standing front and centre to deliver one of the best education systems in the world. This means building a system focused on student outcomes, and a system that offers a great place to work. Explore the Department of Education website for more information.

Your role

As a Project Support Officer, you will provide high quality administrative and project support to a wide range of stakeholders for the delivery of programs and initiatives of the School Leadership Institute.

You will:
Be a collaborative member of the School Leadership Institute team on all things related to business operations and project support
Contribute to the delivery of leadership development initiatives through the provision of effective administrative support and effective communication with a diverse range of stakeholders
Coordinate professional learning conferences and meetings in a blended learning environment, including organising venues, online platforms and travel.
Monitor project schedules to ensure projects are delivered within the agreed timeframes
Strive to maintain accurate records using multiple records management platforms at the Department
Work on improving systems and processes to further enhance School Leadership Institute programs and initiatives

From understanding the School Leadership Institute’s plans through to the delivery of effective administrative support, you will navigate multiple platforms and deliver results in a fast-paced environment. This is a role where adding value, building relationships and being the subject matter expert is key to success. You will join a great team who are extremely customer and results focused.

About you

You will be collaborative, agile, and disciplined about delivering outcomes for the students of NSW
You will demonstrate effective oral and written communication skills
You are excited by challenges and thrive working in an environment where you can manage competing priorities, problem solve and recommend innovative administrative solutions to all stakeholders that you think will make a difference
You are an experienced administration support officer with the skill and knowledge to provide administrative support to project leads, managers and senior managers
You have a natural ability to build and maintain strong relationships with your team and stakeholders
You confidently use a range of technologies to identify the best administrative systems and processes to support the effective delivery of School Leadership Institute programs and can adapt easily to new processes and technologies.

We’re building a better education system, one of the highest-performing systems in the world. If you want to be part of the team that designs and delivers programs, resources and initiatives to support leadership development for school leaders at all stages of their career, and are excited about embarking on our journey, this is the opportunity for you.

How to apply

To apply for this role, please submit an online application and attach the following three documents (PDF preferred):

a CV (maximum 5 pages)
a cover letter (maximum 2 pages))
a response to the following two pre-screening questions (attached as a PDF):
Could you provide an example of your ability to work collaboratively to support the delivery of a program or initiative that met the needs of all stakeholders? (400 words maximum).
Could you describe how you have demonstrated initiative which enabled improvements in systems, processes and technology that also reflects your attention to detail? (400 words maximum).

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.

Closing date: 11 April 2023 at 11:59pm

Contact: Michael Miller, Principal, email: michael.miller@det.nsw.edu.au or mobile: 0409 226 148

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 (dandi@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.