Assistant Policy Officer - Identified

NSW Department of Education; Parramatta; Hybrid; AUD 103,000 - 114,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working arrangements

35 hour working week

Employer’s superannuation contribution

Annual leave loading

Career mobility across the Department

Job summary

NSW Department of Education invites applications for an Assistant Policy Officer in the Early Childhood Outcomes (ECO) Division. You will support research, policy development and project delivery focusing on Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities, delivering high-quality policy advice and timely reports.

Located in Parramatta with flexible working arrangements, the role offers ongoing full-time employment, competitive remuneration, and access to superannuation and annual leave

Qualifications

• Strong research and analytical skills.
• Clear written communication and attention to detail.
• Ability to manage competing priorities and meet deadlines.
• Confidence to engage with stakeholders and work in a team.
• An interest in policy development and project delivery.

Responsibilities

• Support policy initiatives that improve outcomes for Aboriginal children and families.
• Research key issues and contribute to policy advice and reports.
• Coordinate project activities and engage with key stakeholders.

Skills

Research skills

Analytical skills

Written communication

Prioritization

Stakeholder engagement

Policy interest

Job description

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Employment Fill Type: Permanent (Ongoing)

Location: Parramatta, NSW, AU, 2150

Description: At the NSW Department of Education, we educate and inspire lifelong learners – from early childhood, through schooling to vocational education and training.

• Ongoing Full-Time opportunity
• Located in Parramatta with flexible working arrangements available
• Competitive remuneration ranging from $102,936 to $113,579 plus superannuation and annual leave loading

About the role

• Support policy initiatives that improve outcomes for Aboriginal children and families.
• Research key issues and contribute to policy advice and reports.
• Coordinate project activities and engage with key stakeholders.

Join the Early Childhood Outcomes (ECO) Division and contribute to policies and projects that give children across NSW the best possible start in life. As an Assistant Policy Officer, you will support research, policy development and project delivery, with a focus on improving outcomes for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander children, families and communities.

About you –

You will bring:

• Strong research and analytical skills.
• Clear written communication and attention to detail.
• Ability to manage competing priorities and meet deadlines.
• Confidence to engage with stakeholders and work in a team.
• An interest in policy development and project delivery.

• 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

• This is an identified Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander position. Aboriginality/Torres Strait Islander descent is a genuine occupational qualification and is authorised under section 14(d) of the Anti-Discrimination Act 1977. Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander applicants must provide documentation upon appointment. More information can be found in the policy library under Confirmation of Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander Descent.
• A current and valid Working with Children Check (WWCC) Clearance for paid employment
• Demonstrated understanding of and commitment to the value of public education

Benefits

• Flexible working arrangements
• 35 hour working week
• Competitive, 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

Information Session

On Friday, 30 October at 10am, the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Recruitment and Advisory team will host an online Yarn Up (information session) about this role. The session will provide a detailed overview of the recruitment process, including applying for the Position/Role and interview to build confidence in your application.

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.

This is a child-related role. As a condition of employment you will be required to provide a valid Working with Children Check (WWCC) Clearance number (for paid employment). Visit the website for more information.

Candidates must have Australian work rights (citizens, permanent residents, New Zealand citizens or a valid work visa). Ongoing (permanent) roles are open to Australian citizens and permanent residents and New Zealand citizens, while temporary roles welcome applicants with a visa.

Closing date:

Sunday, 8 November 2026 at 11:59pm.

For role enquiries please contact Luke Kendall; Hiring Manager at [e-mail]

We welcome applications from people of any age or gender, people from culturally and linguistically diverse groups and/or from the LGBTQIA+ community, veterans, refugees, people with disability, people with sensory differences, and neurodiverse people. If we can make some adjustments to our recruitment/interview process to better help you shine, please reach out to the contact person for this recruitment, details listed above. For more information, visit the NSW Department of Education’s Diversity, equity and inclusion webpage.

A recruitment pool may be created through this recruitment process. A recruitment 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.