Senior Program Officer

• Ongoing Full-Time
• Location: Sydney
• Package includes salary $120,859- $133,183, plus employer's contribution to superannuation and annual leave loading.

NSW Department of Education has an exciting opportunity for a skilled and experienced individual to join School Infrastructure NSW as a Senior Program Officer.  

About the role

Lead a team responsible for undertaking condition and functionality assessments across NSW schools to meet specialised program and stakeholder requirements and ensure a consistent and considered approach to the management of school assets.

For further information please click here to view the role description.

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

• Highly developed project planning, coordination, and management skills
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to resolve conflict and negotiate satisfactory outcomes
• Ability to respond quickly to change and adopt a flexible and innovative approach to problems and opportunities.
• Knowledge of, and commitment to, the Department’s Work, Health and Safety (WH&S) policy.
• 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

• Relevant tertiary qualifications and/or equivalent workplace experience in engineering, facilities management, building services, or a related field
• Current NSW Drivers Licence and willingness to travel across the assigned Asset Management Unit (AMU) area.
•  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. You are also required to provide answers to the 2 pre-screening questions below:

Targeted Question 1

In this role you are responsible for leading a team to gather and update asset related data. Give an example of how you have managed a similar program and describe what systems you used and how you maintained consistency throughout the team and information received? (300 words maximum)

Targeted Question 2

This role will require you to lead a team who work remotely. Give an example of how you have led a team to ensure deadlines are met and clear communication is provided to stakeholders. Give an example of how you have done this and what were the methods you used? (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: 6 March 2024 at 11:59pm.

For role enquiries please contact Leanne Caldwell via email at leanne.caldwell2@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 (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.