Operational Governance Manager

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

Use your governance expertise to uplift operational governance capability across our Department

• Full time ongoing opportunity


• Based in Parramatta with flexible working arrangements available


• Salary ranges from $149,739 to $173,174 p.a. plus super and annual leave loading

About the role
As an Operational Governance Manager, you will lead and strengthen the department’s governance arrangements by overseeing key controls, including delegations and authorisations.

Key responsibilities include:

• Maintain and enhance delegations, authorisations, and governance controls, ensuring alignment with legislation, policy, and department-wide recommendations.


• Provide strategic governance advice to business units, supporting statutory obligations, decision making, and risk management.


• Develop and manage governance tools, procedures, registers, and projects, prioritising key areas to strengthen operational effectiveness and oversight.


• Lead, mentor, a new team while fostering strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders, including oversight agencies, to integrate governance practices

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

About you 

• Demonstrated experience in developing and implementing governance frameworks and controls.


• Sound knowledge of NSW government governance frameworks and requirements, including delegations and public sector accounting mechanisms.


• Continuous improvement mindset to drive enhancements in governance capability


• 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

• Tertiary qualifications in Law, Business, Public Administration or a related field and/or demonstrated, equivalent professional experience.


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


• Current and valid Working with Children Check Clearance for paid employment. 

Benefits

• Flexible working arrangements


• 35 hour working week


• Competitive salary, 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.

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, 8 March 2026 at 11:59pm.

For role enquiries, please contact Suzette Gay (A/Executive Director Audit, Risk & Operational Governance) at [email protected] 

For recruitment process enquiries, please contact Sarah Nguyen (Recruitment Specialist) at [email protected]

We welcome applications from all ages and genders, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, culturally and linguistically diverse groups, the LGBTQIA+ community, veterans, refugees and people with disability. If we can make some adjustments to our recruitment/interview process to better enable you to shine, please contact the Diversity and Inclusion Team ([email protected]) or visit NSW Department of Education Diversity and Inclusion.

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.