Administrative Officer

NSW Education Standards Authority (‘NESA’) was formally established on 1 January 2017 to improve quality teaching and student learning across all schools and school sectors. It is responsible for the curriculum, assessment, teacher accreditation and regulatory standards in NSW schools, and accreditation of early childhood teachers.

We are looking for an Administrative Officer to provide administrative support for planning and implementing NESA regulatory programs for non-government schools, the government schooling system, providers of courses for students from overseas, teacher accreditation authorities and home-schooling families in accordance with relevant legislation and government, NESA and Executive objectives and records management policies and procedures.

To be successful in the role:

To be successful in this role you will need to demonstrate your immediate proficiency in the focus capabilities as highlighted in the Role Description. All the capabilities listed in the role description will be assessed at different stages of the recruitment process.

Applying for the role:

To apply for this role, you need to submit an application online via www.iworkfor.nsw.gov.au

The application and selection process will include a range of assessment techniques to assist in determining your suitability for the role. For the initial application process, you should submit a cover letter (1 page), resume (up to 5 pages) and include a short statement in response to two pre-screening questions.

Pre-screening questions:

Answer the two pre-screening questions below. We are looking for you to demonstrate your competency in this focus capability. Answer with concrete examples and in no more than 500 words per question. Briefly describe the context of the situation(s), the actions that you took, the outcome of your efforts and what you learned from the experience.

Question 1 - Describe a work-related situation where you had to deal with competing deadlines and priorities while maintaining accuracy and confidentiality. What strategies did you use to ensure the quality of your work?

Question 2 - What do you think are the key elements in developing good working and customer relationships? Describe a work-related situation where you demonstrated these elements.

NESA will provide reasonable adjustments in our recruitment processes and in the workplace. If you will require this, please call or email the contact person listed below, and also let us know of your preferred means of communication.

A talent pool may be created for future ongoing and temporary roles and is valid for a period of up to 18 months.

At NESA we endeavour to make roles flexible. While this role is advertised as full time, we will consider requests to undertake the work on a flexible, part-time or job-share basis.

Diverse workforces are more innovative, productive and increase the delivery of high-quality services. NESA is committed to a workplace culture that is respectful and inclusive, valuing the diverse perspectives that our people bring from their homes and communities. We encourage applications from women and people with diverse cultural and personal backgrounds, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, veterans, refugees, people with disability, LGBTQI+ people and other diversity groups.

Location: 117 Clarence Street, Sydney

Work type Ongoing Full-time

Classification Clerk Grade 3/4

Closing date: 19 July 2022

Total Remuneration: Up to $89,957 per annum (based on $74,117 - $81,158 plus superannuation and leave loading)

Contact: Nicole Butler

Phone: 9367 8883