Senior Programs Officer and Senior Policy Officer-00009PEY
1*Senior Policy Officer and Multiple Senior Program Officer ongoing opportunities Flexible and hybrid working arrangements available including part-time and job share Clerk Grade 9/10 with salary relative to experience ranging from $116,211 to $128,061 plus employers’ contribution to superannuation and annual leave loading Our team is located in Parramatta. Applications from all locations across NSW will be considered Are you a self-starter looking for your next role as a Senior Programs Officer or Senior Policy Officer? We are looking for an ambitious and forward-thinking individual who is willing to take the lead to support and guide their team through the day to day development and delivery of new early childhood education programs and initiatives within our newly formed division!
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
About Early Childhood Outcomes Division:
The Early Childhood Outcomes (ECO) Division is leading a once-in-a-generation reform program in early childhood education and care. Reform outcomes include increased accessibility to childcare places, reduced costs to parents, and universal preschool education for children.
There are multiple ongoing opportunities available across the System Stewardship Directorate. To learn more about this directorate please .
Descriptions of the teams currently recruiting within the System Stewardship Directorate are here:
The Partnerships Team designs and delivers new early childhood education initiatives by partnering with key stakeholders, including other government departments, local councils, philanthropic organisations, and the broader early childhood education and care (ECEC) sector. The Program Design Team designs and delivers new initiatives to increase access to and affordability of early childhood education and care, value and grow the early childhood education and care sector, and invest in early childhood teachers and educators through the . The System Stewardship Team guides the department’s interventions to facilitate a sustainable and higher performing ECEC market. Our primary responsibility is delivering the System Stewardship Strategy, an overarching framework that comprises diverse research and strategy projects and also supports ECO teams to work differently. About the roles
As a Senior Programs Officer or Senior Policy Officer within the System Stewardship Directorate, you will have the opportunity to support the management and coordination of a range of new early childhood education initiatives which contribute to organisational objectives and Government commitments.
Some key responsibilities:
Build and maintain relationships with key stakeholders, facilitating their engagement in, and contribution to, the identification and development of program solutions and to inform program decision making. Manage and oversee all aspects of project planning, development and implementation for a range of projects. Mentor and guide Policy Officers and Project Officers and support staff, ensuring compliance with governance and quality requirements, to successfully deliver policy priorities and initiatives and successfully deliver all key projects milestones. For further information please view the .
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
Knowledge of and commitment to implementing the and upholding the with the NSW AECG and to ensure quality outcomes for Aboriginal people.
About you
The ideal candidate we are looking for will have:
Experience with program design, program management, or policy development. Excellent stakeholder engagement skills and the ability to build rapport with stakeholders and work collaboratively. Exceptional communication skills, including the ability to prepare and deliver detailed reports, briefings, and presentations to a range of audiences, including executives. Prior leadership mentoring skills and experience in the early childhood education and care sector would be highly regarded.
Benefits
Opportunity to make a difference at Department of Education Flexible work-life balance Competitive salary 35-hour week