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Head, Business Management
NSW Education Standards Authority
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3.9
117 Clarence Street, Sydney NSW
$149,739 - $173,174 a year
Full-time

Job details

$149,739 - $173,174 a year
Employee assistance program, Salary packaging
Full-time
117 Clarence Street, Sydney NSW

Full job description

Guiding the future of NSW education

Position details
  • Clerk Grade 11/12
  • Full time, temporary – until July 2027)
  • Close to Wynyard station.

Due to the nature of this role, the successful candidate will be required to work onsite 5 days a week at our Head Office at 117 Clarence St, Sydney 2000.

Please note that NESA will observe a closedown period from 25 December 2025 to 11 January 2026 (inclusive) and all employees will be on leave. Enquiries received during this time will be responded to after we reopen from 12 January 2026.

About us

At the NSW Education Standards Authority (NESA), we’re dedicated to carrying out meaningful work that drives improvements and elevates student achievement across NSW, now and into the future.
We accomplish 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).
NESA is a unique organisation in NSW (of around 740FTE staff) with significant state-wide impact, visit our website to learn more about the important work we do.

About the role
Reporting to the Manager, Examining and Testing, this is a unique opening for an experienced Business Management leader to utilise their skills and continue driving key projects to deliver set outcomes. As the Head, Business Management you will oversee two direct reports and six indirect reports and manage the branch budget.
On a day-to-day basis you will be responsible for:
  • Managing and developing processes to produce high-quality tests and examinations whilst adhering to budget, resource and timeframe constraints.
  • Implement NESA test and examination development processes, including quality assurance processes and security procedures.
  • Provide high-quality advice to the Manager, Examining and Testing in the planning and implementation of branch processes including the use of technology and the development of tests and examinations.
  • Manage and maintain effective business and administrative processes.
Our ideal candidate will have:
  • Appropriate tertiary qualifications and/or relevant experience in program/project management.
  • Experience working within set budgets, minimal resources and timeframe constraints.
  • Extensive knowledge and experience achieving multiple project and operational objectives
  • Previous experience managing a team that have diverse skills and expertise.
Note:
A current NSW Working with Children Check (WWCC) clearance for paid employment is required before commencing in this role. It is not required at the application stage. The cost of the WWCC clearance is the responsibility of the successful applicant.
We invite you to download the role description for additional information on the position.

At NESA you'll benefit from:

  • An organisation where your contribution has a big impact

  • An enviable CBD location (all modes of transport nearby, and excellent coffee and eateries) with refurbished offices

  • Flexible working arrangements and generous leave entitlements

  • Access to discounted health and fitness memberships via Fitness Passport, an employee assistance program and annual flu vaccinations

  • Salary packaging options

  • Working in a purpose driven and ethical organisation with committed colleagues

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 (maximum of 500 words per response - approximately):
Targeted Question 1: In this position, you will lead and enhance the business and administrative functions - Give us an example of a time you have done this.
Targeted Question 2: Describe a situation where you were assigned a new and challenging task. How did you approach the situation, overcome challenges, and what was the result?
Advice on applying for NSW Public Sector roles

If you need reasonable adjustments for the recruitment process and workplace, please reach out to recruitment@nesa.nsw.edu.au

Close date: 15 January 2026 at 11.59pm AEST

Thank you for your interest, we look forward to receiving your application.

Important information

NESA’s Statement of Commitment to Child Safety

All children and young people have the right to be respected, feel safe, be safe, and protected from harm. NESA is committed to child safety and child safe practices underpinning our purpose of helping children and young people leave school, ready to take advantage of life’s opportunities and rise to its inevitable challenges.

We particularly welcome applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people with disability, people of all ages, genders, cultural and linguistic backgrounds and the LGBTQIA+ community.

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.

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