Assistant Project Officer

At the NSW Department of Education, we educate and inspire lifelong learners – from early childhood, through schooling to vocational education and training.

• Ongoing Full-Time opportunity in a supportive and high performing team


• Location: Our head office is located in Parramatta with offices across metropolitan and regional areas of NSW and we are encouraging applicants who reside in Sydney, Newcastle, Wollongong & Dubbo to apply - applicants from outside these locations are also welcome to apply. / Flexible working arrangements

• Competitive remuneration ranging from $99,938 to $110,271 plus super & annual leave loading.

About the role

The Assistant Project Officer role sits within the Early Childhood Outcomes (ECO) division supporting the effective delivery of early years programs, including direct delivery initiatives such as the b4-Kindy program for children in the year before school. The role provides practical project, policy and administrative support to ensure high quality, timely and well-co-ordinated program operations across remote and very remote communities. Working as part of a small, fast paced team, you will contribute to evidence informed analysis, documentation and stakeholder coordination that underpin program delivery and policy development. You will support schools, internal teams and community partners to ensure program activities are implemented in line with Department policies, guidelines and quality expectations.

Some overnight travel may be required in this role.

The responsibilities include:

• Supporting project planning, coordination and tracking to ensure program tasks, milestones and deliverables are completed on time and to a high standard.


• Undertaking basic research and analysis to inform program documentation, decision making, reporting and policy development.


• Preparing draft correspondence, briefing materials, meeting papers and routine documentation to support decision making and program operations.


• Providing administrative and coordination support, including scheduling meetings, managing team workflows, diary management, coordinating stakeholder working groups and responding to routine enquiries from internal and external stakeholders.


• Maintaining accurate records, data and program information to support monitoring, reporting and continuous improvement.


• Assisting with stakeholder engagement, including school staff, internal teams and partner organisations, to support program delivery and communication.


• Contributing to a collaborative, organised and responsive team environment, supporting the delivery of early years initiatives such as the b4‑Kindy program.

This role is well‑suited to someone who is organised, proactive and able to balance competing priorities while contributing to meaningful work that supports improved early childhood outcomes across NSW.

For further information please click here to view the role description.

We will hold 2 online information sessions for applicants to hear from Linda Augusto, Regional Manager, Programs and Local Operations. Linda will talk about the work of the Local Operations Branch and provide further context about the Assistant Project Officer role. If you would like to attend, please email Margot Frazer – [email protected] with your preference:

Thursday 2 July 2026 at 12:00pm to 12:45pm

Wednesday 8 July 2026 at 12:30pm to 1:15pm

About you

You are organised, proactive and comfortable working in a fast-paced environment where there are competing priorities that can shift quickly. You bring strong administrative capability, attention to detail and the ability to coordinate multiple tasks while maintaining accuracy and professionalism.

You communicate clearly, prepare well‑structured written materials and build positive working relationships with colleagues and stakeholders. You enjoy supporting others, solving problems and contributing to meaningful work that improves early childhood outcomes across NSW.

• Strong organisational skills and the ability to managing competing priorities.


• Effective written and verbal communication skills to prepare clear and concise correspondence and documentation.


• Strong administrative and coordination capability to support stakeholder engagement, scheduling and program operations.


• Sound analytical and problem-solving skills to assess information and support evidence informed decision making.


• Confidence using digital tools and systems to manage workflow, data and program information.


• 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.

Essential requirements of the role

• A valid Working with Children Check for paid employment.


• Demonstrated understanding of and commitment to the value of public education.

Benefits

• Flexible working arrangements


• 35 hour working week


• Competitive, salary sacrificing, employer’s contribution to superannuation and annual leave loading


• Flex Leave entitlements, generous holidays & leave conditions


• Opportunities for advancement and mobility across the Department to support your career growth

How to apply

Attach a resume (maximum 5 pages) and a cover letter (maximum 2 pages) outlining how you meet the requirements and capabilities of this role and also include your responses to the following targeted questions.

Targeted Questions:

1. Describe an instance where your communication skills allowed you to make a meaningful difference to a situation. What was the outcome? (Max.300 words)

2. What have you done to make your department / group / team more efficient or organised? Give me an example. How did the team respond? (Max.300 words)

Applicants are encouraged to prepare their application materials independently. The selection panel values authentic and personally written responses that reflect your own experience, insights and alignment with the Department’s values and priorities.

Please refer to the Applicant’s Guide to Applying to assist you with your application.

If you are an existing Education Support Staff (corporate staff) with the NSW Department of Education, click here for instructions on how to submit your application.

All other applicants please submit your application by clicking ‘Apply Now’.

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 National Criminal History Check.

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

Candidates must have Australian work rights (citizens, permanent residents, New Zealand citizens or a valid work visa). Ongoing (permanent) roles are open to Australian citizens and permanent residents and New Zealand citizens, while temporary roles welcome applicants with a visa. 

Closing date:  Sunday 12 July 2026 at 11:59pm.

For role enquiries please attend one of the online information sessions or contact Linda Augusto via email - [email protected]

We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds, including but not limited to Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander people, people of any age or gender, people from culturally and linguistically diverse groups and/or from the LGBTQIA+ community, veterans, refugees, people with disability, people with sensory differences, and neurodiverse people. If we can make some adjustments to our recruitment/interview process to better help you shine, please reach out to the contact person for this recruitment, details listed above. For more information, visit the NSW Department of Education’s Diversity, equity and inclusion webpage.

A recruitment pool may be created through this recruitment process. A recruitment 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.