Guiding the future of NSW education

Position details

• Clerk Grade 5/6
• Full-time, Ongoing
• Close to Wynyard station & hybrid work arrangements available

About us

At the NSW Education Standards Authority (NESA), we are dedicated to carrying out meaningful work that drives improvements and elevates student achievement across NSW, now and into the future.

We accomplish this by supporting all school sectors with high-quality syllabuses, assessment (including managing the HSC and NAPLAN), teaching standards (e.g., accrediting teachers) and school environments (including setting and monitoring school standards).

NESA is a unique organisation in NSW (of around 740FTE staff) with significant state-wide impact, visit our website to learn more about the important work we do.

About the role

The Assistant Project Officer undertakes a range of project research, analysis, reporting, implementation and administrative activities to support the development and delivery of online testing and marking projects for the Higher School Certificate (HSC), in line with established project plans and objectives.

On a day-to-day basis you will be responsible for:

• Providing project and operational support
• Updating and collating documentation and records regarding relevant issues, policies and practices
• Undertaking basic research and analysis in assigned project areas
• Assisting the project team to complete tasks and implement project plans to ensure agreed outcomes are achieved
• Communicating with relevant stakeholders to provide updates regarding project status and implementation issues
• Providing a range of secretariat and administrative services

To be successful you will need:

• Excellent administration and organisational skills and be able to manage competing demands successfully. You will also have a customer focused approach to your work.
• A valid NSW driver license and the ability to travel as required.
• The willingness to work outside of normal business hours and at different metropolitan locations as required.

We invite you to download the role description for additional information on the position.

Note:

A current NSW Working with Children Check (WWCC) clearance for paid employment is required before commencing in this role. It is not required at the application stage. The cost of the WWCC clearance is the responsibility of the successful applicant.

At NESA you will benefit from:

• An organisation where your contribution has a big impact.
• An enviable CBD location (all modes of transport nearby, and excellent coffee and eateries) with refurbished offices.
• Flexible working arrangements and generous leave entitlements.
• Access to discounted health and fitness memberships via Fitness Passport, an employee assistance program and annual flu vaccinations.
• Salary packaging options.
• Working in a purpose driven and ethical organisation with committed colleagues.

Ready to join us?

Select apply and attach an up-to-date résumé (maximum 5 pages) and a cover letter (maximum 2 pages). Also address the 2 targeted questions below in your online application (maximum of 400 words per response - approximately):

• Targeted Question 1: Give an example of a recent experience where you had to track your progress with a project or piece of work - Explain how you did this and what the result was.

• Targeted Question 2: How do you support the implementation of system improvement initiatives and the roll out of new technologies?

Advice on applying for NSW Public Sector roles

If you need reasonable adjustments for the recruitment process and workplace, please reach out to [email protected] 

Close date: Monday, 9 March at 11.59pm AEST

Thank you for your interest, we look forward to receiving your application.

Important information

NESA’s Statement of Commitment to Child Safety

All children and young people have the right to be respected, feel safe, be safe, and protected from harm. NESA is committed to child safety and child safe practices underpinning our purpose of helping children and young people leave school, ready to take advantage of life’s opportunities and rise to its inevitable challenges.  

We particularly welcome applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people with disability, people of all ages, genders, cultural and linguistic backgrounds and the LGBTQIA+ community.

Visa sponsorship is not available for this position. For ongoing roles, you must be an Australian or New Zealand citizen or an Australian Permanent Resident. Australian Temporary Residents may be considered for a fixed term contract for the length of their visa, depending on the requirements of the hiring area and the position.

A Talent Pool (valid for 18 months) may be created for future ongoing and temporary roles.