Senior Project Officer, Operations

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The NSW Education Standards Authority (‘NESA’) was formally established on 1 January 2017 to improve quality teaching and student learning across all schools and school sectors.  It is responsible for the curriculum, assessment, teacher accreditation and regulatory standards in NSW schools, and accreditation of early childhood teachers.

We are looking for a Senior Project Officer, Operations (SPO) who will be responsible for the planning, implementation, risk management and continuous improvement of activities relating to HSC examinations and marking operations. The SPO will foster strong and mutually supportive relationships between the various units and branches within NESA, responsible for the efficient and effective delivery of the HSC.

To be successful in this role, you will need to demonstrate your immediate proficiency in the focus capabilities highlighted in the role description. All the capabilities listed in the role description will be assessed at different stages of the recruitment process. This assessment will determine your suitability for appointment, and may assist in identifying any learning and development needs for you to reach your full potential in this role.

You must also possess the following essential requirements:

• Qualifications and/or equivalent experience in a relevant area such as project management, procurement activities or supply chain/operations management.

• Working with children check clearance

• Driver’s licence

NESA is committed to a workplace culture that is respectful and inclusive, valuing the diverse perspectives that our people bring from their homes and communities.  We welcome applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, people from diverse cultures and people with a disability.

NESA will provide reasonable adjustments in our recruitment processes and in the workplace.  If this is required, please call or email the contact person listed below, and also let us know of your preferred means of communication.

Applying for the role:

To apply for this role you need to submit an application online via www.iworkfor.nsw.gov.au

The application and selection process will include a range of assessment techniques to assist in determining your suitability for the role. For the initial application process you should submit a cover letter (1 page), resume (up to 5 pages), address any essential requirements noted above, and include a short statement in response to two pre-screening questions.

Pre-screening questions:

Answer the two pre-screening questions below - we are looking for you to demonstrate your competency in this focus capability. Answer with concrete examples and in no more than 300 words per question. Briefly describe the context of the situation(s), the actions that you took, the outcome of your efforts and what you learned from the experience.

Q1:      Describe your experience in procurement, in relation to service contracting, contract management and performance monitoring. What was your role and what strategies did you implement to ensure that deliverables came in on time and within budget?

Q2:      Describe a time where you led a major process improvement project. What project management strategies did you use? How did you manage the change within your team and with external stakeholders?

Under new employment legislation all current and new Public Service non-executive employees are employed at a classification level and assigned to a role rather than appointed to a position. Employees may be re-assigned to other roles at the same classification over time, in line with organisation priorities and/or personal development plans.

Consistent with the entitlements of public sector applicants, NESA is prepared to negotiate bilateral agreements with current employers of successful non-government school applicants to facilitate right of return and recognition of service while employed by NESA.

Closing date:               17 July 2018 at 11.59pm

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