Lead School Recruitment

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

• Full-time employment opportunities in a vibrant and supportive team


• Based in Parramatta CBD with flexible work arrangements available


• Remuneration of $133,348 - $146,945 plus super and leave loading

About the Opportunities 

We are excited to announce openings for multiple Lead, School Recruitment - Grade 9/10 positions, within School Recruitment.

We welcome applications from individuals with experience and enthusiasm for recruitment preferably in schools. From this recruitment process, a recruitment pool will be created to fill upcoming temporary and ongoing Lead, School Recruitment - Clerk Grade 9/10 roles across School Recruitment. 

About the role

The Lead, School Recruitment position is responsible for overseeing the implementation of staffing strategies and policies for all school-based positions. This involves ensuring that these strategies align with relevant staffing agreements, awards, educational goals, and operational needs.

The role also includes leading a team that provides specialist advice and support to school networks on various recruitment activities and transactions, while working closely with other areas of the department to ensure cohesive and effective staffing strategies across the public school system.

About you

You are an accomplished recruitment strategist with strong interpersonal and time management skills who will:

• Be collaborative, agile, and disciplined about delivering outcomes for all students of NSW.


• Thrive on challenges and excel in high-volume, fast-paced environments where you problem-solve and recommend recruitment strategies that drive results.


• Have a results-oriented mindset with the ability to prioritise and manage multiple tasks simultaneously, meeting deadlines and delivering high-quality results.


• Be confident in navigating various systems and technology platforms while interpreting complex policies, procedures, agreement and awards.


• Utilise recruitment data and workforce analytics to guide decision making, interpreting key metrics and trends to optimise recruitment outcomes.


• Have previous leadership experience with the ability to motivate, mentor, and manage a team effectively.


• Be capable of delegating tasks, setting clear expectations and driving your teams’ success in a fast-paced environment.

For further information please view the role description.

Essential requirements, experience and knowledge  

• Tertiary qualifications or relevant experience in Human Resource Management, Operations, Customer Service or a related discipline.


• Proven experience across a range of HR functions, with a focus on contemporary and value-adding end-to-end recruitment practices within complex environments.


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


• 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.

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.

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.

As a condition of employment, successful candidates not currently employed by the Department must provide a valid Working with Children Check (WWCC) clearance number. Renewal is not required after the WWCC expires, as long as you remain in a non–child-related role. Employer obligations only apply while the WWCC is valid.

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: Friday, 20 November 2026, 11:59pm

For role enquiries please contact Angela Biviano, Manager School Recruitment at [email protected] and for recruitment process enquiries please contact Alexis Katombe at [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 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.