Address- Ongoing Full Time Position
- Clerk Grade 9/10 with salary ranging from $120,859 to $133,183 + super and annual leave loading
- Located in Parramatta with flexible and hybrid working arrangements available.
- We encourage Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people from diverse cultural backgrounds, people living with disability and people living in regional areas to apply
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 the Early Childhood Outcomes Division
The Early Childhood Outcomes (ECO) Division leads the delivery of early childhood education and care (ECEC) initiatives, overseeing comprehensive investments in child development and in early education and care, making investments that support families and the community now, as well as investing in long term reforms for the future. Join us in our commitment to transform early childhood education and care for all children and their families in NSW. We are looking for someone who is passionate about contributing towards initiatives and projects aimed at supporting children to thrive in their first 5 years of life.
As a member of the Sector & Community Readiness team, you will help shape initiatives and work on projects that prepare our communities and the sector for the journey ahead. Ensuring they have the best opportunity to embrace initiatives and achieve outcomes.
About the Role
In this role you will partner with project teams across ECO to understand and support sector and community readiness.
Your duties will include but are not limited to:
- Partnering with stakeholders across the division to deliver project-specific work that informs policy decision-making
- Undertaking stakeholder engagement activities to understand issues and opportunities facing the ECEC sector and communities
- Drafting stakeholder engagement materials to support planning and scheduling
- Analysing qualitative and quantitative findings of sector engagement
- Presenting project findings through reports and internal presentations
For further information please click here to view the role description.
About you
We’re looking for passionate and driven team players from all walks of life from the private, public and not-for-profit sectors to join a forward-thinking team committed to delivering early childhood outcomes. You will be innovative and outcomes-focused and thrive in fast-paced, dynamic environments.
The ideal candidate will have the following skills:
- Well-developed problem solving skills
- Demonstrated experience in delivering projects
- Drive to collaborate and share ideas
- Ability to manage changing demands
- Ability to interpret qualitative and quantitative data
- Strong stakeholder management skills
- Strong skills in Microsoft PowerPoint, including formatting and presentation of information
Essential requirements of the role
- Tertiary qualifications in a relevant discipline or demonstrated equivalent knowledge and/or experience.
- A valid Working with Children Check for paid employment.
- Demonstrated understanding of, and commitment to, the value of public education.
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.
Benefits
- 35 hour week
- Opportunity to make a difference at Department of Education
- Convenient access to major public transport hubs in Parramatta.
- Flex leave entitlements & Access to fitness passport!
How to apply
When applying you will need to:
- Submit a cover letter (maximum 2 pages) outlining how you meet the requirements and focus capabilities of this role
- Attach an up-to-date resume (maximum of 5 pages)
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 Working with Children Check and National Criminal History Check.
This is a child-related role. As a condition of employment you will be required to provide a Working with Children Check (WWCC) Clearance number and complete a National Criminal Record Check. Visit the website for more information.
Closing date: Sunday, 3rd of March 2024 at 11:59pm.
For role related enquires or reasonable adjustments in our recruitment processes please contact Sarah Englemann at ***************@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 (*****@det.nsw.edu.au) or visit NSW Department of Education Diversity and Inclusion.”
Please note: 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.
