Communications Officer, Teaching Standards

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The NSW Education Standards Authority (‘NESA’) was formally established on 1 January 2017 to improve quality teaching and student learning.

Summary about this job

Government - State

Company: NSW Education Standards Authority

Location: Sydney

Work type: Full Time

Salary: $92,470 range $102,359

Phone: +61-2-8925-1913

Fax: +61-8-9651-3213

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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 Communications Officer, Teaching Standards to be responsible for delivering NESA’s regular communications to schools and students in NSW (including those in the public, Catholic and independent sectors). The role also supports the work and responsibilities of the Directorate.
 
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:  
  • Tertiary qualifications in communications / journalism or media (or demonstrated experience in this field)
  • Experience working in a corporate communications role.
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 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:      Outline a situation where you have had to collaborate with a range of internal stakeholders, to develop and deliver communications for a range of audiences and media. What role did you play? What challenges did you face? How did you know you were successful?
 
Q2:      Describe a time when you worked as part of a team to deliver a project, with changing timelines and competing priorities. How did you contribute to the outcome? What challenges did you face? How did the outcome benefit from a team approach?
 
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:               26 July 2018 at 11.59pm
 
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