Senior Programs 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
Location:
Parramatta (50% office attendance required)
Competitive remuneration ranging from $129,464 to $142,665 plus super & annual leave loading
About the role
The Senior Programs Officer role is within Early Childcare Outcomes and is responsible for providing support, advice and operation of performance and accountability functions for education funding.
The role delivers assurance, risk management, reporting, acquittal and audit functions for early childhood education grant funding programs, as well as a range of other grant programs across the division.
The responsibilities involve:
Providing timely, well-researched advice on assurance and funding compliance to support risk management and accountability
Coordinating and overseeing compliance programs, including planning, analysis and reporting, aligned with government requirements
Analysing data to identify risks, trends and issues, and deliver evidence-based recommendations
Building and maintaining stakeholder relationships to resolve funding accountability matters effectively
Leading continuous improvement initiatives to enhance compliance, risk management and program delivery
Supporting the design and refinement of systems, controls and solutions
Contributing to a strategic, risk-based approach to compliance activities
Preparing briefings, reports and correspondence to support Directorate operations
For further information please click
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About you -
Demonstrate strong communication skills to work effectively with a range of stakeholders
Experience working in a high-volume environment
Strong organisational skills to manage competing priorities
Strong 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
Relevant qualification in Commerce,



Accounting or Business, and/ or relevant years' experience.
A valid Working with Children Check for paid employment.
Demonstrated understanding of and commitment to the
value of public education
.
Advantages
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 as well as providing answer to the following pre-screening questions below:
Describe your experience in providing advice and delivering assurance, compliance, audit, acquittal or funding accountability functions in a government, regulatory or grant-funded environment.
Please outline the context, your role, the actions you took, and how your work contributed to effective risk management, accountability and program outcomes.
(max 400 words)
Provide an example of how you have used data analysis, reporting and stakeholder engagement to identify and address risks, trends or issues in program delivery or compliance.
Please describe your approach, the stakeholders involved, and the outcome of your work, including any improvements to processes, controls or reporting.
(max 400 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).
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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: 10 May **** at 11:59pm.
For role enquiries please contact Meagan Crossland at
******
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.

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