Assistant Deign Officer
At the
NSW Department of Education
, we educate and inspire lifelong learners – from early childhood, through schooling to vocational education and training.
Ongoing
Location: Parramatta
Salary: Clerk grade 5/6 , $ 102,936 to $113,579 + Super + accrued leaves
About the role
We are looking for an
Assistant Design Officer
to support and strengthen the way our design team works across projects and programs.
This role will play an important part in improving team efficiency by helping to
standardise and harmonise workflows, tools, processes and ways of working
.
This is a role suited to someone who enjoys bringing
structure, organisation and clarity to complex or fast-moving environments
.
The successful candidate will be proactive, detail-oriented and comfortable coordinating multiple activities and supporting several team members at the same time.
For further information please click
here
to view the role description
About you -
The ideal candidate will be a
highly organised, proactive and collaborative professional
who enjoys improving processes and helping teams work more effectively.
The successful candidate will demonstrate:
Strong
coordination and organisational skills
, with the ability to manage multiple activities, priorities and stakeholders simultaneously.
Excellent
attention to detail
, ensuring tasks, information, documentation and processes are accurate, consistent and up to date.
Experience supporting
team workflows, project coordination, administration or operational processes
in a quick-paced environment.
An ability to identify opportunities to
standardise, simplify and improve processes
across projects and teams.
Foundational awareness of
human-centred design
, with an interest in developing practical design knowledge and capability.
An understanding of
agile ways of working
and an enthusiasm for learning how agile practices can support effective team delivery.




A commitment to contributing to a
positive, inclusive and cooperative team culture
.
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
Current and valid Working with Children Check (WWCC) Clearance 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.
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 , 11th October **** at 11:59pm.
For role enquiries please contact Sarah Holland -
******
and for recruitment process enquiries please contact Rajalakshmi Subramanian -
******
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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