Address- Ongoing Full-Time
- Location: Blacktown
About the Department of Education
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 NSW Department of Education
About School Infrastructure
School Infrastructure NSW (SINSW) is delivering new school buildings, major upgrades and maintenance strategies to ensure every school-aged child has access to high quality education facilities at their local public school. This encompasses the largest investment in public education infrastructure in the history of NSW.
About the role
This role works in partnership with schools to develop risk management strategies that assist with the protection of school assets and improve the safety and security of students and staff.
Essential requirements of the role
- Driver’s Licence – Class C.
- Willingness to travel to stakeholders throughout the state when required.
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.
About you
It will be helpful if you have:
- A basic understanding of general risk management principles.
- A drive to keep pace with evolving risk management strategies.
- Good written and verbal communication skills
- The ability to work flexibly, independently and in a dynamic team environment.
- An ability to network effectively with internal and external stakeholders.
Benefits
- Opportunity to make a difference at Department of Education
- Flexible work-life balance
- Competitive salary
- 35 hours per week
How to apply
When applying you will need to:
Attach a resume (maximum 5 pages) and a cover letter (maximum 3 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
Outline your experience in delivering expected outcomes in an environment of strict deadlines and competing tasks. How do you manage your workload so that you are well-prepared to meet those deadlines? (300 word maximum)
Targeted Question 2
Please describe a few risk mitigation strategies that you would recommend to the owner of a small business whose shopfront was being regularly vandalised with graffiti. (300 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: 26 September 2022 at 11:59pm.
For role enquiries please contact Travis Marsh, Manager, Programs Delivery at travis.marsh2@det.nsw.edu.au - 0484 140 943
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.
