• Ongoing Full-Time role
• Location: Chatswood (Hybrid model)

About the Department of Education

The Department of Education is the largest provider of public education in Australia with responsibility for delivering high-quality public education to two-thirds of the NSW student population.

For more information about the Department of Education, please visit NSW Department of Education.

About the role

Support the delivery of vocational education and training programs and services to the community, apprentices, trainees and their employers. The role forms part a team of staff providing regulatory, quality assurance, program administration and advisory functions for the delivery of vocational education and training in the regional area.

This role would suit someone who is passionate about building relationships at the local level. This includes working with schools, job seekers, apprentices and trainees, registered training organisations within the Eastern suburbs areas. Knowledge of VET is highly regarded.

Essential requirements of the role

• This position is targeted to the employment of an Aboriginal person and is authorised by the Department's EEO Management Plan in accordance with Part 9A of the Anti-Discrimination Act 1977. When applying for an Aboriginal identified position, applicants must provide confirmation of Aboriginality and a certified statutory declaration upon interview as defined in the Confirmation of Aboriginality Guidelines
• A Working with Children Check is an essential requirement for this role. The role has been identified as requiring a check in keeping with the Child Protection (Working with Children) Act 2012.
• Current drivers licence and a willingness to travel

Key knowledge and experience

• 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.

About you

• Strong communication skills and be a self-starter
• Passionate about building relationships with local providers and from all backgrounds

Benefits

• Opportunity to make a difference at Department of Education
• Supportive team environment
• Flexible work-life balance
• Competitive salary
• 35 hour week

How to apply

When applying you will need to:

Attach a resume (maximum 5 pages) and a cover letter (maximum 3 pages) outlining how you meet the requirements and capabilities of this role as well as providing answers to the 2 pre-screening questions below:

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 Working with Children Check and National Criminal History Check.

This is a child-related role. As a condition of employment you will be required to provide a Working with Children Check (WWCC) Clearance number and complete a National Criminal Record Check. Visit the website for more information.

Closing date: 2 August 2022 at 11:59pm.

For role enquiries please contact Mirrinda McKenzie on 0436 938 219 or email mirrinda.mckenzie3@det.nsw.edu.au

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 (dandi@det.nsw.edu.au) or visit NSW Department of Education Diversity and Inclusion.”

A talent pool may be created through this recruitment process. A talent 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.