Organisation / Entity: NSW Education Standards Authority

Job category: Education And/Or Training

Job location: Sydney Region / Sydney City

Job reference number: 0000ATPG

Work type: Full-Time

Total remuneration package: $156,627 p.a. plus employer’s contribution to superannuation and leave loading.

Contact: John Turner

Contact email: [email protected]

Closing date: 15/12/2024 - 11:59 PM

Join us to make a difference for all students in NSW!

Position details:

• Senior Education Officer Grade 2 (SEO 2)
• Full-time, ongoing role
• Close to Wynyard station 

About the role:

We have an exciting opportunity for a Senior Assessment Officer to join the NSW Education Standards Authority (NESA). In this role, you will play a crucial part in developing, monitoring, and evaluating key assessment projects, including the HSC Minimum Standards tests and HSC examinations. This is a fantastic chance to contribute to the educational outcomes of students across NSW by ensuring high-quality assessments that align with current educational standards and practices.

Your key responsibilities will include:

• Leading the development and delivery of assessment projects to meet organisational goals efficiently.
• Implementing project plans to achieve results within set timelines, budgets and quality benchmarks.
• Managing relationships with stakeholders and coordinating teams through effective communication and negotiation.
• Providing expert advice and support to senior management on examinations and assessment initiatives.
• Collaborating with various NESA directorates and branches to advance assessment and examination projects.
• Monitoring national and international trends in educational assessment to inform and enhance our practices.

Our ideal candidate will have:

• Relevant tertiary qualifications in secondary education with experience teaching senior secondary students; expertise in Stage 6 Mathematics is preferred.
• Strong knowledge of current and emerging trends in educational assessment and examination development.
• Proven ability to manage complex projects and balance multiple priorities effectively.
• Excellent communication skills and the ability to build productive relationships with a range of stakeholders.
• A current/valid Working with Children Check.

Download the role description.

About us

At the NSW Education Standards Authority (NESA) we work with the NSW community to drive improvements in student achievement.

We achieve this by supporting all school sectors with high-quality syllabuses, assessment (including managing the HSC and NAPLAN), teaching standards (e.g., accrediting teachers) and school environments (including setting and monitoring school standards).

To find out more about the important work we do for NSW visit our website.

Ready to join us?

Select “Apply” on the external application link and attach an up-to-date résumé (maximum 5 pages) and a cover letter (maximum 2 pages). Also address the 2 targeted questions below in your online application:

1. Provide an example of how you have led an initiative in Stage 6 (or equivalent) assessment or examination materials. What challenges did you face and what was the final outcome?
2. Outline an example of when you played a key role in a project and had to meet strict timelines with limited resources. How did you work collaboratively with others to achieve the desired outcomes?

Advice on applying for NSW Public Sector roles

If you need reasonable adjustments for the recruitment process and workplace, please reach out to the contact person above. 

Close date: Sunday, 15 December 2024 at 11:59pm (AEDT)

Thank you for your interest, we look forward to receiving your application. 

Important information

We particularly welcome applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people with a disability, people of all ages, genders, cultural and linguistic backgrounds, the LGBTQIA+ community, veterans and refugees. 

Visa sponsorship is not available for this position. For ongoing roles, you must be an Australian or New Zealand citizen or an Australian Permanent Resident. Australian Temporary Residents may be considered for a fixed term contract for the length of their visa, depending on the requirements of the hiring area and the position.