Compliance and Policy Operations Officer

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

Position details

• Clerk Grade 7/8
• 1x Ongoing and 1x Temporary position (until 6 July 2026)
• Close to Wynyard station & hybrid work arrangements available

About the role

The Non-Government Schools Regulatory Unit is searching for high-achieving individuals who are strong team players to support the unit as a Compliance and Policy Operations Officer.

This role supports team members who undertake reviews into Non-Government School non-compliance matters and prepares documents as part of a secretariat function to the Non-Government Schools Not-For-Profit Advisory Committee.

On a day-to-day basis you will be responsible for:

• Assisting with NESA’s management of ‘Non-government schools’ compliance with NSW Education Act 1990, including the administration of compliance plans, activities, and investigations.
• Undertaking research, analysing and synthesising relevant material to support NESA’s input, development and review of compliance policy and frameworks.
• Providing support to the collaborative production of timely and accurate materials for consideration by the Non-Government Schools Not-For-Profit Advisory Committee.
• Maintaining information systems, preparing high quality briefings, correspondence and other documents in a timely fashion, and supporting the Manager and team members in the team’s role as Secretariat for the Advisory Committee.

Our ideal candidate will have:

• Strong prioritisation skills both on an individual level and as a team collaborator, especially in managing competing tasks and responsibilities.
• Experience in supporting the work of a team to produce correspondence and materials, meeting key deadlines and milestones.
• High capability in managing and analysing sensitive and complex data and information.

Essential Criteria:

• Working with children check clearance for paid employment (prior to commencement, not required at the application stage)

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 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:

• Describe a complex problem involving a stakeholder you had to solve. What did you do? What alternatives did you consider?

• What steps do you take to ensure accuracy and timeliness when preparing materials for a formal committee meeting?

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Close date: Thursday 26 June at 11.59pm AEST

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.

A Talent Pool (valid for 18 months) may be created for future ongoing and temporary roles.