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 Wollongong with flexible work arrangements available, with mandatory office presence for business requirements and training
- Remuneration of $87,199 - $95,482 plus super and leave loading

About the Opportunities

We are excited to announce future openings for multiple HR Officer roles – Clerk Grade 3/4, within our Shared Services HR Team.

We welcome applications from individuals with experience in HR service delivery. From this recruitment process, a recruitment pool will be created to fill upcoming temporary and ongoing HR Officer roles – Clerk Grade 3/4 across EDConnect Directorate.

About the role The HR Officer delivers accurate and efficient HR transactional services, ensuring data integrity and confidentiality, while supporting informed decision-making and continuous improvement through effective use of technology and reporting.

About you To be successful, you will:

- Demonstrate strong skills in delivering accurate HR transactional services and maintaining meticulous records in line with established procedures.
- Exhibit the ability to provide clear, precise information and guidance to internal customers, while effectively escalating complex issues when needed.
- Maintain and administer databases with a focus on accuracy, confidentiality, and compliance with governance and security policies.
- Show proficiency in applying technology to improve service efficiency and continuously review and enhance processes and systems for better service delivery.




- 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.

For further information please view the role description.

Essential requirements of the role

- 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.

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.

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, Current 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: Mon 28/09/2026 at 11:59pm.

For role enquiries please contact Vicki Belsito, HR Lead 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.

📌 HR Officer (Wollongong)
🏢 Department Of Education
📍 Wollongong