Senior Project Officer RIEP

Senior Project Officer RIEP (Regional Industry Education Partnerships) - Identified

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

• Ongoing Full-Time
• Located in Queanbeyan with flexible working arrangements available
• $156,309 Package includes salary ($125,693 - $138,510), employers contribution to superannuation and annual leave loading.

About the role

Drive the delivery of the Regional Industry Education Partnerships (RIEP) program across the region. Develop project plans, manage budgets, and coordinate resources to ensure successful project outcomes. Build strong relationships with local employers, schools, and community organisations to enhance students exposure to career pathways. Collaborate with key stakeholders to implement state-wide initiatives at a local level, ensuring consistency and quality in outcomes.

Given the nature of the role, which involves traveling between a group of schools within the local community, you will need a current drivers licence and access to your own vehicle. Work-related kilometres will be reimbursed in line with the departmental travel guidelines and policy.

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About you

• Strong stakeholder relationship management skills
• Experience in managing multiple workstreams simultaneously
• Knowledge of career development principles or relevant projects preferred
• Experience in designing and delivering career development programs
• Sales experience desirable
• Adaptable with excellent communication skills
• Proven ability to manage local budgets
• Knowledge of and commitment to implementing the Departments Aboriginal Education Policy and upholding the Departments Partnership Agreement with the NSW AECG and to ensure quality outcomes for Aboriginal people.

Essential requirements of the role

• Hold a valid clearance to work with children (Working with Children Check) for paid employment
• Current driver licence and a willingness to travel
• This position is designated for the employment of an Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander person. This initiative is authorised by the Departments Equal Employment Opportunity Management Plan in accordance with Part 9A of the Anti-Discrimination Act 1977. Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander applicants must provide documentation upon appointment. More information can be found in the policy library under Confirmation of Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander Descent.
• Demonstrated understanding of and commitment to the value of public education.

Benefits

• Flexible working arrangements
• 35 hour working week
• Competitive, salary sacrificing, employers contribution to superannuation and annual leave loading
• Flex Leave entitlements, generous holidays & leave conditions
• Opportunities for advancement and mobility across the Department to support your career growth

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 Applicants 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.

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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.

Closing date 19 June 2025 at 11:59pm.

For role enquiries please contact Tony Davies via email at ***************@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 (*****@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.