Principal Project Officer

What’s On • Murray, UT

10d • $139,787 - $161,663 • Hybrid

About The Position

At the NSW Department of Education , we educate and inspire lifelong learners – from early childhood, through schooling to vocational education and training. The Principal Project Officer leads and coordinates the delivery of the regional skills model pilot in NSW. The role will work closely with employers, industry, government, community organisations and Registered Training Providers to promote and embed community informed skills decision making. The Principal Project Officer will understand the current skills and workforce landscape in the Riverina and Murray Regions. For further information please click here to view the role description

Requirements

• Proven experience leading the development and delivery of complex planning, policy or project initiatives, ideally within a regional or government context.
• Demonstrate strong project management capability, including developing business cases, project plans, governance frameworks, and managing resources to deliver outcomes on time, within budget and to quality standards.
• Provide high-level, evidence-based advice and recommendations on emerging issues, supporting informed decision-making aligned with organisational priorities.
• Highly skilled in stakeholder management, with the ability to communicate effectively, negotiate outcomes, and manage issues to maintain engagement and achieve project deliverables.
• 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.
• Applicants must be located in the Riverina or Murray region.
• Working with Children Check for paid employment.
• Current and valid drivers licence
• Demonstrated understanding of and commitment to the value of public education and vocational education and training in particular.

Responsibilities

• Leads and coordinates the delivery of the regional skills model pilot in NSW.
• Works closely with employers, industry, government, community organisations and Registered Training Providers to promote and embed community informed skills decision making.
• Understand the current skills and workforce landscape in the Riverina and Murray Regions.

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

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Principal
• Education Level: No Education Listed
• Number of Employees: 101-250 employees