Strategic Executive Officer – Public Education

NSW Department of Education; Parramatta; Hybrid; AUD 154,000 - 178,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working arrangements

35 hour working week

Competitive salary sacrificing

Employer’s contribution to superann

Annual leave loading

Flex Leave entitlements

Job summary

NSW Department of Education in Parramatta seeks an experienced Executive Officer to support the Executive Director within the Early Childhood Outcomes (ECO) division. You will provide high-level strategic and operational guidance, coordinate priorities, and help drive outcomes for children and families across NSW.

The role requires strong judgement, excellent written communication, and the ability to lead priorities while building influential relationships across senior networks.

Qualifications

• Strong judgement in complex, sensitive and high-pressure matters.
• Excellent written skills for senior executive and government audiences.
• Proven ability to lead priorities, projects and competing deadlines.
• Strong stakeholder skills with influence across senior networks.
• Confidence to work autonomously and provide clear strategic advice.
• 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.

Responsibilities

• Drive executive priorities, strategic projects and key deliverables.
• Advise on complex, sensitive and emerging issues.
• Build strong relationships across ECO, the Department and government.
• Oversee and continuously improve business processes.

Skills

Strong judgement

Written skills

Project leadership

Stakeholder management

Autonomous work

Aboriginal Education Policy

Education

Tertiary qualifications in a relevant discipline

Job description

NSW Department of Education in Parramatta seeks an experienced Executive Officer to support the Executive Director within the Early Childhood Outcomes (ECO) division. You will provide high-level strategic and operational guidance, coordinate priorities, and help drive outcomes for children and families across NSW.

The role requires strong judgement, excellent written communication, and the ability to lead priorities while building influential relationships across senior networks.