Audit Operations and Secretariat Officer

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 opportunity 
• Parramatta CBD office location, with flexible working arrangements available – The team currently attends set days in the office on Thursdays, Fridays and every second Tuesday 
• Salary ranges from $113,574 to $125,720 p.a. plus super and annual leave loading 

 
About the role 
We’re looking for a highly organised and proactive professional to support the effective operation of the Audit team, and the Audit and Risk Committee (ARC).  

In this role, you’ll be the engine behind seamless audit governance, keeping processes on track, stakeholders aligned, and decisions well-documented and actioned.  

You will: 

• Drive end-to-end coordination of ARC meetings – Schedule, set agendas, prepare and distribute papers, capture minutes, and track actions 
• Ensure the ARC operates in line with its charter and remains compliant with relevant policies, legislations and governance frameworks 
• Build strong working relationships with ARC members, senior executives and audit teams to keep communication flowing and priorities aligned 
• Maintain and update the Internal Audit Annual Work Plan to reflect priorities and progress 
• Support the preparation of high-quality reports and briefings for the Secretary, executives and ARC 
• Assist operational management, including financial, budgeting, stakeholder liaison and procurement activities 

For further information, please click here to view the role description. 

About you  

• Proven experience in committee management/secretariat functions 
• Background in audit, risk or governance, with knowledge of end-to-end audit lifecycle and TPP 20-08 Internal Audit and Risk Management Policy for the General Government Sector  
• Confident in engaging with senior stakeholders and providing high-level support to ARC committee members 
• Ability to manage competing priorities and deliver accurate, time-sensitive documentation under tight deadlines 
• Strong data and systems capability, including advanced Excel and audit and risk software, with a proven ability to translate data into valuable insights. Experience with Power BI would be highly regarded.  
• Quick learner with a proactive, solutions-focused mindset 
• 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 

• Relevant tertiary qualifications and/or equivalent experience in Committee management and governance in a large complex organisation 
• Hold a valid clearance to work with Children (Working with Children Check) for paid employment or willing to obtain one 
• Demonstrated understanding of and commitment to the value of public education.  

 
Benefits 

• Flexible working arrangements 
• 35 hour working week 
• Competitive salary, 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. 

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: Sunday, 7 June 2026 at 11:59pm. 

 
For role enquiries please contact Farhana Laskar (Manager, Audit Operations & ARC Secretariat) via [email protected] 

For recruitment process enquiries, please contact [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.