Executive Assistant - Identified

Executive Assistant - 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 Parramatta with flexible working arrangements available
• Clerk Grade 3/4 - $84,659 to $92,701 plus superannuation and leave loading

About the role

• Deliver high-quality admin and executive support to keep the team running smoothly
• Manage records, emails and documents with accuracy, confidentiality and strong attention to detail
• Support customer enquiries, finance tasks and team priorities with a proactive, solutions-focused approach

Join the Schools and Transitions Unit within Aboriginal Education and Communities, where you will support a team committed to improving outcomes for Aboriginal students and communities across NSW. As an Executive Assistant, you will play a key role in keeping the unit organised and connected by providing high-quality administrative and executive support in a fast-paced, collaborative environment.

For further information please click here to view the role description

About you

• Experience supporting finance, purchasing and admin processes
• Strong ability maintaining TRIM records and correspondence systems
• Skilled preparing briefs, reports, submissions and correspondence
• Provide responsive executive and administrative support services
• Confident handling enquiries and liaising with stakeholders
• Maintain confidentiality, accuracy and professionalism at all times
• 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.

Essential requirements of the role

• This position is designated for the employment of an Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander person. This initiative is authorised by the Department's 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.
• Working with Children Check for paid employment
• Demonstrated understanding of and commitment to the value of public education.

Benefits

• Flexible working arrangements
• 35 hour working week
• Competitive, salary sacrificing, employer’s 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.

Information Session

 On Thursday, 28th May 2026 at 10am, the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Recruitment and Advisory team will host an online Yarn Up (information session) about this role. The session will provide a detailed overview of the recruitment process, including applying for the Position/Role and interview to build confidence in your application.

To register your interest, please fill out the registration form and we will be in touch with further details and the meeting link. Alternatively, you may email the team at [email protected] with subject line "Yarn Up" noting the job reference number.

Applicants are encouraged to prepare their application materials independently. The selection panel values authentic and personally written responses that reflect your own experience, insights and alignment with the Department’s values and priorities.

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.

Candidates must have Australian work rights (citizens, permanent residents, New Zealand citizens or a valid work visa). Ongoing (permanent) roles are open to Australian citizens and permanent residents and New Zealand citizens, while temporary roles welcome applicants with a visa. 

Closing date Wednesday 10th June at 11:59pm.

For role enquiries please contact Claire Wallington at [email protected].

We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds, including but not limited to Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander people, people of any age or gender, people from culturally and linguistically diverse groups and/or from the LGBTQIA+ community, veterans, refugees, people with disability, people with sensory differences, and neurodiverse people. If we can make some adjustments to our recruitment/interview process to better help you shine, please reach out to the contact person for this recruitment, details listed above. For more information, visit the NSW Department of Education’s Diversity, equity and inclusion webpage.

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.