Curriculum and Assessment Officer

Catholic Schools NSW; Sydney; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Catholic Schools NSW Ltd invites applications for the role of Curriculum and Assessment Officer. This full-time fixed-term position runs mid January to mid July 2027 and is based in the Sydney CBD.

The role supports NAPLAN, NAP Assessment and literacy/numeracy initiatives across NSW Catholic schools, working within the Curriculum and Assessment team and the DCEO Directorate. Applicants should have recent K-12 educational experience, knowledge of NSW syllabuses, and strong communication and

Qualifications

• National Criminal History Record Check completed as per Disability Inclusion Act 2014.
• Working with Children Check clearance under the Child Protection (Working with Children) Act 2012.
• Recent work experience in a K-12 school or educational environment.
• Knowledge of NSW syllabuses and NSW Curriculum policy context.
• Critical content knowledge and understanding of best practice approaches to assessment design.

Responsibilities

• Supporting NAPLAN, NAP Assessment (both mandated and opt-in) and other assessments on behalf of CSNSW.
• Liaising with State and Australian Governments and Catholic Sector authorities on assessment programs and literacy/numeracy initiatives.
• Maintaining and developing communication networks with Catholic Schools Authorities and relevant bodies.
• Administration support for curriculum and assessment-related work.
• Other duties as requested by Head of Curriculum and Assessment.

Skills

Interpersonal communication

Verbal communication

Written communication

Group presentation skills

Project management

Privacy and confidentiality

Job description

Catholic Schools NSW (CSNSW) represents NSW Catholic schools and their owners to Government, media and other education and Church stakeholders. Catholic Schools in NSW educate approximately one in five NSW students.

Company Overview

Catholic Schools NSW (CSNSW) represents NSW Catholic schools and their owners to Government, media and other education and Church stakeholders. Catholic Schools in NSW educate approximately one in five NSW students.

CSNSW has several appointments from the Australian and NSW governments; including:

- Approved system authority for funding for the NSW Catholic schools system;

- Approved registration system authority for diocesan Catholic Schools

- Non-government representative body for NSW Catholic schools; and

- Catholic Block Grant Authority in New South Wales.

Under its Constitution, CSNSW acts as the overarching entity for the purposes of advancing education and religion in Catholic schools in NSW and ensures that Catholic schools meet their compliance requirements and can measure their activities in such a way as to maximize the education and faith outcomes of students. The company’s constitution is also backed by canonical mandates of delegation from each of the 11 diocesan bishops in New South Wales who are also the members of the Company.

Employees of CSNSW provide advice (to Government and Schools) on the full range of educational policy and compliance drivers impacting contemporary NSW schooling.

Primary Purpose of the role

The Curriculum and Assessment Officer has demonstrated experience in assessment design, pedagogy and innovative approaches to schooling and works across all elevendioceses and schools conducted by Religious Institutes and Ministerial Public Juridic Persons (RI/ MPJP) in NSW. The role sits within the Curriculum and Assessment team comprising of experienced educational leaders, who manage Curriculum and Assessment, Aboriginal Education, Diverse Learning and Vocational Education (VET) and is part of the Deputy Chief Executive Officer (DCEO) Directorate which works in collaboration with all NSW Catholic school agencies across all areas of schooling.

This position is full time, for a fixed term commencing approximately mid January until approximately mid July 2027 . This is an office based position located in the Sydney CBD.

Key responsibilities

• Supporting NAPLAN, NAP Assessment (both mandated and opt-in) and other assessments on behalf of CSNSW

• Liaising and negotiating with State and Australian Governments and Departments and Catholic Sector school authorities (including CEnet and NCEC), NESA, NSW DoE and ACARA on matters concerning assessment programs and early literacy and numeracy education initiatives.

• Maintaining and developing appropriate communication and information networks with Catholic Schools Authorities, Catholic Sector school authorities (including CEnet and NCEC), NESA, NSW DoE and ACARA.

• Administration support for work related to curriculum and assessment

• Other duties as requested Head of Curriculum and Assessment

Essential Requirements

• National Criminal History Record Check in accordance with the Disability Inclusion Act 2014

• Working with Children Check clearance in accordance with the Child Protection (Working with Children) Act 2012.

• Recent work experience in a K-12 school or educational environment.

• Empathy with and support for the mission, ethos and beliefs of Catholic schools and the communities they serve.

• Current knowledge of NSW syllabuses and their development in a NSW Curriculum policy context.

• Critical content knowledge and understanding of best practice approaches to assessment design.

• High level interpersonal and communication skills.

• Excellent group presentation, verbal and written communication skills.

• Demonstrated experience managing high volume projects and meeting critical deadlines.

• Commitment to maintaining privacy, confidentiality and dealing respectfully with sensitive information.

Applications close 5pm, Friday 13 November 2026 (unless closed earlier).

You must have full legal rights to work in Australia with no restrictions.

CSNSW only engages people who are suitable to work with children and has developed and implemented child safe human resources practices accordingly.

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.