Senior Policy Officer

At the NSW Department of Education, we educate and inspire lifelong learners – from early childhood, through schooling to vocational education and training.


1x Ongoing Full-Time position.
Located in Parramatta with Hybrid Working from Home arrangements with a requirement to be in the office 50% of the time.
Clerk Grade +/10 with salary ranging from $125,6+3 p.a. to $138,510 p.a. + superannuation and annual leave loading.
Access to fitness passport, flex leave entitlements and other salary packaging benefits!
We encourage Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people from diverse cultural backgrounds, people living with disability and people living in regional areas to apply.


About the Role

We are seeking a dynamic Senior Policy Officer to lead complex policy and project initiatives that will shape the operations of our agency and govern significant reforms. In this role, you will analyse government requirements, identify business needs and provide insightful, well-researched options that enable effective decision-making. Your expertise will be pivotal in preparing high-level advice for the Director, Executive Director and the Childcare and Economic Opportunity Fund Board, ensuring our operations are efficient and effective.


For further information please click here to view the role description


About the Team

The NSW Childcare and Economic Opportunities Fund (the Fund) is designed to provide supply-side interventions into the Early Childhood Education and Care Sector to reduce the barriers to workforce participation by improving the affordability and accessibility of quality early childhood education and care.


The Fund Enablers team develops frameworks, policy documents and guidance for best practice functions and processes for effective delivery of the Fund’s strategy.

About you

Experience in developing and implementing frameworks and processes within tight time frames.
Strong analytical skills and experience conducting business, policy and/or legislative analysis to support decision-making processes.
Can communicate complex governance and policy issues clearly and concisely to diverse audiences verbally, visually and in writing.
A demonstrated interest in public policy and working with government.
Ability to manage changing demands.


Your duties will include:

Leading the development of frameworks and guidelines to support best practice functions and processes for effective delivery of the Fund’s objectives
Coordinating and collaborating with stakeholders to gather requirements and identify opportunities to improve practice and increase the impact of programs


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.


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.

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.

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.


Closing date: Tuesday 17 June 2025 at 11:5+pm


For role enquiries please contact Jonathan Chow at Jonathan.Chow2@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 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. Read more