Accreditation Officer

NSW Department of Communities and Justice; Sydney; Hybrid; AUD 149,000 - 165,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work arrangements near Wynyard

Job summary

NSW Education Standards Authority (NESA) invites applications for an Accreditation Officer to support quality teaching across NSW by ensuring robust accreditation processes. You will work under Teaching Standards and Accreditation, advising teachers and employers while aligning decisions with the Australian Professional Standards for Teachers.

This role contributes to ongoing professional development from initial accreditation through maintenance, covering data analysis, policy implementation,

Qualifications

• Provide professional advice and customer-focused support to diverse stakeholders.
• Explain complex policies and requirements clearly and practically.
• Demonstrate ability to manage competing priorities and meet tight deadlines.
• Show strong analytical and problem-solving skills to identify trends.
• Develop written communications, presentations or briefings for varied audiences.
• Build collaborative relationships and work effectively in a team.
• Stay informed on teacher accreditation frameworks and translate developments into practical guidance.

Responsibilities

• Provide timely, accurate advice to teachers and employers regarding accreditation requirements.
• Assess and monitor teacher accreditation applications against NSW standards.
• Support policy development and quality assurance to ensure valid accreditation decisions.
• Design and deliver presentations, workshops and information sessions for stakeholders.
• Develop high-quality, research-informed resources for accreditation practice.
• Analyse accreditation data and stakeholder feedback to identify trends for improvement.
• Contribute to projects that strengthen accreditation processes and stakeholder experience.

Skills

Professional advisory skills

Stakeholder management

Analytical thinking

Communication skills

Team collaboration

Knowledge of accreditation

Education

Proficient Teacher accreditation

Job description

• Senior Education Officer, Grade 1 (SEO1)


• Full-time, Salary: $149,059 to $164,978 p.a. plus employer’s contribution to superannuation and leave loading


• Temporary role of up to 12 months with possibility of extension or conversion to ongoing


• Close to Wynyard station & hybrid work arrangements available

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

As an Accreditation Officer within Teaching Standards and Accreditation, you will play an important role in supporting quality teaching across NSW by contributing to robust, consistent and reliable teacher accreditation processes. Working as part of a collaborative team, you will provide advice and support to teachers, employers and key stakeholders while helping to ensure accreditation decisions align with the Australian Professional Standards for Teachers.

This is an exciting opportunity to contribute to a system that supports teachers throughout their professional careers, from initial accreditation through to ongoing maintenance. You'll work on a diverse range of activities including assessment, stakeholder engagement, quality assurance, data analysis and the development of resources that have a meaningful impact on teaching quality across NSW schools and early childhood services.

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

• Providing timely, accurate and practical advice to teachers and employers regarding accreditation requirements.


• Assessing and monitoring teacher accreditation applications against the NSW Teacher Accreditation Manual and the Australian Professional Standards for Teachers.


• Supporting the development and implementation of policies, procedures and quality assurance activities that promote valid, reliable and consistent accreditation decisions.


• Designing and delivering presentations, workshops and information sessions to support stakeholder understanding of accreditation requirements and processes.


• Developing high-quality, research-informed resources and guidance materials that support consistent accreditation practice across schools and early childhood services.


• Analysing accreditation data, teacher feedback and stakeholder insights to identify trends and inform continuous improvement initiatives.


• Contributing to projects and initiatives that strengthen accreditation processes and stakeholder experience.


• Identifying emerging accreditation issues and contributing practical, evidence-based solutions.

Our ideal candidate will have:

• Experience providing professional advice and customer-focused support to diverse stakeholders, including the ability to explain complex policies, processes or requirements in a clear and practical way.


• Demonstrated ability to manage competing priorities, work to tight deadlines and maintain accuracy in a fast-paced environment.


• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to interpret information, identify trends and contribute to continuous improvement initiatives.


• Experience developing written communications, presentations, briefings or support materials for varied audiences.


• Proven ability to build collaborative working relationships and work effectively as part of a team.


• A sound understanding of teacher accreditation frameworks, professional standards and contemporary issues impacting the teaching profession, with the ability to stay informed of emerging developments and translate them into practical advice and stakeholder support.


• Appropriate tertiary education qualifications and accreditation at Proficient Teacher or above.


• Knowledge of issues pertaining to the accreditation of teachers in NSW including emerging trends in state and national policy.

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?

Close date: Tuesday 6 October 2026 at 11.59pm AEST

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

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