Administration and Coordination Officer Department of Education location Sydney. $75,992 - $83,211

About the Department of education the Department of Education is the largest provider of public education in Australia with responsibility for delivering high-quality public education to two-thirds of the NSW student population. For more information about the Department of Education, please visit NSW Department of Education. The Schools Policy unit sits within the Schools Policy and Evidence Directorate.

This team drives collaboration across the Department and beyond to identify and solve key policy challenges for the schooling system. This includes collaboration with students, teachers and school communities, internal and external stakeholders, as well as key experts from across Australia and globally, and ensures that the Department’s response to emerging challenges is informed by strong evidence and deep thinking.

About the role the Administration and Coordination Officer provides confidential executive, administrative and management support to the Director and senior staff in the Schools Policy Unit. The role also involves building positive and collaborative relationships with a wide range of internal and external stakeholders. Responsibility for actioning enquiries and promptly resolving issues. Tracking of key issues and correspondence and escalating these as necessary to the Director’s attention or delegating to appropriate Senior Officers.

Applicants are encouraged to tell us of any reasonable adjustments they require to ensure the recruitment process is barrier free.

Essential requirements of the role hold a valid clearance to work with Children (Working with Children Check) or willing to obtain.

Key knowledge and experience 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.

About you the successful candidate will demonstrate organisation skills to manage multiple competing priorities and ensure on-time delivery. Integrity and discretion regarding complex and sensitive information. An ability to adapt to changes in a dynamic operating environment.

Benefits opportunity to make a difference at the Department of Education, Flexible work-life balance, Competitive salary, 35 hour week.

How to apply when applying you will need to submit a cover letter (maximum 2 pages) outlining how you meet the requirements and capabilities of this role. Attach an up-to-date resume (maximum of 5 pages).

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