Manager Reform

You will be part of the Quality Assurance and Regulatory Services (QARS). The QARS team have regulatory responsibility, through the National Quality Framework and our state-based early childhood legislation, to raise quality and drive continuous improvement and consistency in education and care services across NSW schools.

As a manager regulatory reform, you will lead and undertake research, analysis, design and development of complex policy and reform initiatives across the Department.

Your role will involve :

• Develop and implement strategies for strategic monitoring and evaluation of policies and projects.
• Undertake strategic data analysis to support the development of policy, funding models and programs.
• Oversee data and evidence gathering and analysis to support policy development, project planning and decision making
• Essential requirements
• Tertiary qualifications in a relevant discipline or demonstrated equivalent knowledge and / or experience.
• Knowledge of and commitment to the Department's Aboriginal education policies.
• A valid Working with Children Check for paid employment.
• Key knowledge and experience
• Demonstrated experience in project management, as a project officer coordinator / administrator
• Knowledge of and commitment to implementing the Department's Aboriginal Education Policy and upholding the Department's Partnership Agreement with the NSW AECG
• Why work for 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.

We provide a range of benefits, including :

• An open and collaborative environment that values your contribution
• Flexible work-life balance. We value any extra time and effort you put into your work reflected through flex leave entitlements.
• Health and wellbeing programs including discounted rates to 1,500+ fitness facilities, Employee Assistance program, free flu vaccinations and more!
• How to apply

If excited by the opportunity, please submit a copy of your resume (maximum 5 pages) and cover letter (maximum 2 pages) outlining how you meet the requirements and capabilities of this role by also addressing the targeted question below.

• Targeted Question 1
• Give an example of when you have collaborated across work areas or teams to influence for an outcome.

Note : the selection process will include a range of assessment techniques to assist in determining your suitability for the talent pool.

If you are placed on the talent pool and are subsequently successful in being appointed to a specific role, you will be required to undertake pre-employment screening which includes a National Criminal History Check and may include a Working with Children Check.

• Closing date : Friday 8th September at 11 : 59pm.