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About the Role

The Senior Project Officer plays a key role in planning, coordination, and delivery of governance and education projects supporting non-government schools' understanding of and compliance with Division 3, Part 7 of the Education Act 1990 (NSW). This role manages complex projects, develops guidance, leads stakeholder engagement, and provides high-quality advice to senior executives. It's an opportunity to join a collaborative team working on impactful regulatory policy for quality education outcomes.

Responsibilities

Planning, coordinating, and delivering governance and education projects to support non-government schools' understanding and compliance with Division 3, Part 7 of the Education Act 1990 (NSW).
Supporting the implementation and review of regulatory frameworks, guidance, and policy through research, analysis, and stakeholder feedback.
Providing timely advice on governance, compliance, and regulatory matters, and preparing briefs, reports, correspondence, presentations, and discussion papers for senior executives and stakeholders.
Supporting the identification and management of compliance risks through research, analysis, and the development of practical, evidence-based solutions.
Coordinating strategic stakeholder engagement, communication, and capability-building activities to promote sector understanding of regulatory requirements and support effective implementation of governance and compliance initiatives.

Requirements

Demonstrated experience delivering complex projects, initiatives, or programs in a regulatory, governance, education, compliance, or government environment.
Strong analytical skills with the ability to research, interpret, and synthesize complex information to identify issues, assess risk, and develop practical, evidence-based solutions.
Ability to manage complex and sensitive issues, providing considered, strategic advice and recommendations while balancing competing priorities and diverse stakeholder perspectives.
Demonstrated experience building productive relationships with diverse stakeholders and facilitating collaboration across sectors.
Highly developed written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to prepare clear, accurate, and engaging briefs, reports, guidance materials, and communications for a range of audiences.
Proven ability to deliver quality outcomes, manage competing priorities, and contribute to a culture of continuous improvement.
Demonstrated success in planning and delivering stakeholder engagement, education, or capability-building initiatives that support understanding, governance, or compliance outcomes.
A current NSW Working with Children Check (WWCC) clearance for paid employment is required before commencing in this role.
Must be an Australian or New Zealand citizen or an Australian Permanent Resident for ongoing roles.

Location

Wynyard station
Hybrid work arrangements available

Work Type

Full-time
Ongoing role

Experience Level

Clerk Grade 9/10

Education Level

Tertiary qualifications in a relevant discipline such as education, regulation, governance, or government policy or demonstrated equivalent professional experience.

Salary/Compensations

$129,464 to $142,665 p.a. plus employer’s contribution to superannuation and leave loading

Benefits

An organisation where your contribution has a big impact.
Enviable CBD location with refurbished offices.
Flexible working arrangements.
Generous leave entitlements.
Access to discounted health and fitness memberships via Fitness Passport.
Employee assistance program.
Annual flu vaccinations.
Salary packaging options.
Working in a purpose-driven and ethical organisation with committed colleagues.

About the Company

At the NSW Education Standards Authority (NESA), we are dedicated to carrying out meaningful work that drives improvements and elevates student achievement across NSW, now and into the future.
We support all school sectors with high-quality syllabuses, assessment (including managing the HSC and NAPLAN), teaching standards (e.g., accrediting teachers) and school environments (including setting and monitoring school standards).
NESA is a unique organisation in NSW (of around 740 FTE staff) with significant state-wide impact.

Equal Opportunity

We particularly welcome applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people with disability, people of all ages, genders, cultural and linguistic backgrounds and the LGBTQIA+ community.