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Senior Project Officer, Governance and Education

SeniorFull-timeHybridSydney NSW, AustraliaPosted 4 days agoVerified 6 hours ago
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About the job

The Senior Project Officer position at the NSW Education Standards Authority (NESA) is an exciting opportunity to guide the future of education in NSW. This role is pivotal in planning, coordinating, and delivering governance and education projects that enhance compliance and understanding among non-government schools. NESA fosters a collaborative and high-performing environment, ensuring that every team member contributes to impactful regulatory policies that support quality education outcomes.

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You'll be responsible for

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Planning and coordinating projects

Planning, coordinating and delivering governance and education projects that support non-government schools’ understanding of and compliance with Division 3, Part 7 of the Education Act 1990 (NSW).
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Providing advice and reports

Providing timely and well-informed advice on governance, compliance, and regulatory matters, and preparing briefs, reports, correspondence, presentations, and discussion papers for senior executives and key stakeholders.
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Engaging stakeholders

Coordinating strategic stakeholder engagement, communication and capability-building activities to promote sector understanding of regulatory requirements and support effective implementation of governance and compliance initiatives.

Key criteria

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Project management experience

Demonstrated experience managing complex projects in governance or education.

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Analytical skills

Proven ability to research and synthesize complex information.

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Stakeholder engagement

Experience building relationships and facilitating collaboration across sectors.

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5 criteria for this job
Project management experience
Demonstrated experience managing complex projects in governance or education.

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Analytical skills
Proven ability to research and synthesize complex information.

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Stakeholder engagement
Experience building relationships and facilitating collaboration across sectors.

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Communication skills
Highly developed written and verbal skills for diverse audiences.

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Relevant qualifications
Tertiary qualifications in education, governance, or related fields.

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