Senior Project Officer

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.

About the Early Childhood Outcomes Division

The Early Childhood Outcomes (ECO) Division leads the delivery of early childhood education and care (ECEC) initiatives, overseeing comprehensive investments in child development and in early education and care, making investments that support families and the community now, as well as investing in long term reforms for the future. Join us in our commitment to transform early childhood education and care for all children and their families in NSW. We are looking for someone who is passionate about contributing towards initiatives and projects aimed at supporting children to thrive in their first 5 years of life.

As a member of the Sector & Community Readiness team, you will help shape initiatives and work on projects that prepare our communities and the sector for the journey ahead. Ensuring they have the best opportunity to embrace initiatives and achieve outcomes.

About the Role

In this role you will partner with project teams across ECO to understand and support sector and community readiness.

Your duties will include but are not limited to :

• Partnering with stakeholders across the division to deliver project-specific work that informs policy decision-making
• Undertaking stakeholder engagement activities to understand issues and opportunities facing the ECEC sector and communities
• Drafting stakeholder engagement materials to support planning and scheduling
• Analysing qualitative and quantitative findings of sector engagement
• Presenting project findings through reports and internal presentations

About you

We’re looking for passionate and driven team players from all walks of life from the private, public and not-for-profit sectors to join a forward-thinking team committed to delivering early childhood outcomes. You will be innovative and outcomes-focused and thrive in fast-paced, dynamic environments.

The ideal candidate will have the following skills :

• Well-developed problem solving skills
• Demonstrated experience in delivering projects
• Drive to collaborate and share ideas
• Ability to manage changing demands
• Ability to interpret qualitative and quantitative data
• Strong stakeholder management skills
• Strong skills in Microsoft PowerPoint, including formatting and presentation of information

Essential requirements of the role

• Tertiary qualifications in a relevant discipline or demonstrated equivalent knowledge and / or experience.
• A valid Working with Children Check for paid employment.
• Demonstrated understanding of, and commitment to, the value of public education.

Key knowledge and experience

Benefits

• 35 hour week
• Opportunity to make a difference at Department of Education
• Convenient access to major public transport hubs in Parramatta.
• Flex leave entitlements & Access to fitness passport!
• Submit a cover letter (maximum 2 pages) outlining how you meet the requirements and focus 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.

Closing date : Sunday, 3rd of March 2024 at 11 : 59pm.

Please note : A talent pool may be created through this recruitment process. A talent 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.