Assistant Project Officer

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

Superannuation benefits

Job summary

NSW Department of Education seeks an Assistant Project Officer to support project implementation for subsidised programs and foster strong partnerships with diverse stakeholders. The role is located in Parramatta with flexible working arrangements and a full-time ongoing contract.

Ideal candidates bring strong research, planning, and communication skills, plus a commitment to quality customer service in public education. Pre-employment screening and WWCC checks apply.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated strong research and analytical skills with the ability to gather information and prepare clear advice.
• Well-developed planning and time management skills with the ability to manage competing priorities and meet deadlines.
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills to build positive stakeholder relationships.
• Collaborative approach to teamwork and contribution to project planning and implementation.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to prepare reports and briefs for project delivery.
• Flexible and solutions-focused to adapt to changing priorities and support team objectives.
• Commitment to quality customer service and improving vocational education and training.
• Knowledge of Aboriginal Education Policy and NSW AECG partnerships to ensure quality outcomes.

Responsibilities

• Performs project implementation and support activities for NSW’s subsidised programs.
• Fosters connections and partnerships between Skills & Workforce Programs and diverse customers and stakeholders.

Skills

Research & analysis

Planning & time management

Communication

Stakeholder engagement

Team collaboration

Attention to detail

Problem solving

Aboriginal Education Policy

Job description

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Employment Fill Type: Permanent (Ongoing)

Location: Parramatta, NSW, AU, 2150

Description: Assistant Project Officer

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
• Located in Parramatta with flexible working arrangements available
• $128,742. Package includes salary ($102,936 - $113,579), employer's contribution to superannuation and annual leave loading.

About the role

The Assistant Project Officer role performs project implementation and support activities for NSW’s subsidised programs including adult and community education to contribute to the development and delivery of a range of projects. The role fosters strong connections and partnerships between Skills & Workforce Programs and a range of diverse customers and stakeholders.

About you

• Demonstrated Strong research and analytical skills, with the ability to gather information, identify issues and prepare clear and accurate advice.
• Well-developed planning and time management skills, with the ability to manage competing priorities and meet deadlines.
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build positive working relationships and engage with a range of stakeholders.
• A collaborative approach to teamwork, with a willingness to contribute to project planning, coordination and implementation.
• Strong attention to detail and the ability to prepare reports, briefs, meeting papers and other documentation to support project delivery.
• A flexible and solutions-focused approach, with the ability to adapt to changing priorities and support the achievement of team objectives.
• A commitment to providing quality customer service and contributing to the improvement of vocational education and training.
• 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

• 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

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.

As a condition of employment, successful candidates not currently employed by the Department must provide a valid Working with Children Check (WWCC) clearance number. Renewal is not required after the WWCC expires, as long as you remain in a non–child-related role. Employer obligations only apply while the WWCC is valid.

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 8 November 2026 at 11:59pm.

For role enquiries please contact Rachelle West, Manager, Adult and Community Education Program at [e-mail] and for recruitment process enquiries please contact Fadi Sami details at [e-mail]

We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds, including but not limited to Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander people, 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.