Executive Officer - Strategic Initiatives (Education)

Stronger Smarter Institute; Sydney; On-site; AUD 154,000 - 178,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible hours

35h week

Superannuation

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Career progression

Mobility across Dept

Job summary

NSW Department of Education is seeking an Executive Officer to support the Executive Director within the Early Childhood Outcomes (ECO) division. Based in Parramatta, you will drive priorities, provide trusted advice, and help deliver outcomes for children and families across NSW.

You will advise on complex, sensitive matters, lead strategic projects, and build strong stakeholder relationships across government networks. Flexible working arrangements and a 35-hour week are available.

Qualifications

• Tertiary qualifications in a relevant discipline or equivalent experience.
• Current WWCC clearance for paid employment.
• Understanding and commitment to public education values.
• Ability to lead priorities, projects and deadlines.
• Strong written skills for senior executive and government audiences.

Responsibilities

• Drive executive priorities, strategic projects and deliverables.
• Advise on complex, sensitive issues.
• Build relationships across ECO, the Department and government.
• Oversee and improve business processes.
• Provide trusted advice and coordinate key priorities.

Skills

Judgement under pressure

Executive communication

Stakeholder management

Strategic advice

Autonomous work style

Public education knowledge

Education

Tertiary qualification

Job description

NSW Department of Education is seeking an Executive Officer to support the Executive Director within the Early Childhood Outcomes (ECO) division. Based in Parramatta, you will drive priorities, provide trusted advice, and help deliver outcomes for children and families across NSW.

You will advise on complex, sensitive matters, lead strategic projects, and build strong stakeholder relationships across government networks. Flexible working arrangements and a 35-hour week are available.