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Department of Education
3.9 out of 5 stars
Newcastle NSW
$113,574 - $125,720 a year - Full-time
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Job details

Pay

  • $113,574 - $125,720 a year

Job type

  • Full-time

Location

Newcastle NSW

Benefits

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  • Salary packaging
  • Opportunities for advancement

Full job description

Department of Education

Reference number
13798-44261141
Occupation
Program Management, Project Management, Project Officer
Work type
Full-Time
Location
Newcastle, Hunter & Region
Salary Information
From AUD $113,574.00 to $125,720.00 per year
Closing date
05 July 2026 at 11:59pm


At the NSW Department of Education, we educate and inspire lifelong learners – from early childhood, through schooling to vocational education and training.

  • Ongoing Full-Time Role
  • Location Gateshead, Newcastle
  • Salary range $113,574.00 - $125,720.00 p.a., plus employer's contribution to superannuation and annual leave loading.
About School Infrastructure | Demountable Program

The Demountable Program manages the maintenance, refurbishment, storage and relocation of demountable accommodation. The program coordinates the critical Day 1, Term 1 installation program to meet the needs of NSW schools.

About the role

  • Provide a range of project and contract management services, which includes preparing reports and briefs and implementing and monitoring project plans
  • Organise and oversee the delivery of the demountable refurbishment, construction, maintenance, storage, transport and commissioning works in conjunction with other government agencies and service providers to achieve program delivery outcomes including the critical Day 1, Term 1 program
  • Develop and maintain positive and effective relationships with clients, contractors and other stakeholders
  • Develop, collate and maintain detailed electronic records to manage the delivery of demountable refurbishment, construction, maintenance, storage, transport and commissioning works
  • Source, collate and compile data and information to identify emerging issues, design improvements and opportunities and track and report on project progress against established milestones and deliverables
  • Develop and maintain documentation for managing and tracking a large fleet of transportable buildings to assist with identifying future needs for NSW Schools

For further information please click here to view the role description

About you

  • Experience in a customer service environment
  • Great organisational skills and be able to work under pressure and prioritise tasks in a high-volume environment
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills
  • Experience in the use of Microsoft Office applications including Outlook
  • Experience in Procurement, Project Management and Contract Administration (or a willingness to up-skill in this area)
  • 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.

Essential requirements of the role

  • Current NSW Driver’s Licence
  • On site presence at the Gateshead West Office
  • Demonstrated understanding of and commitment to the value of public education.

Benefits

  • 35 hour working week
  • Competitive, salary sacrificing, employer’s contribution to superannuation and annual leave loading
  • Flex Leave entitlements, generous holidays & leave conditions and flexible working arrangements
  • Opportunities for advancement and mobility across the Department to support your career growth
  • Fitness Passport with access to 1500+ facilities across the state

How to apply

Attach a resume (maximum 5 pages) and a cover letter (maximum 2 pages) outlining how you meet the requirements and capabilities of this role.

Applicants are encouraged to prepare their application materials independently. The selection panel values authentic and personally written responses that reflect your own experience, insights and alignment with the Department’s values and priorities.

Please refer to the Applicant’s Guide to Applying to assist you with your application.

If you are an existing Education Support Staff (corporate staff) with the NSW Department of Education,

All other applicants please submit your application by clicking ‘Apply Now’.

Note: the selection process will include a range of assessment techniques to assist in determining your suitability for the role. Successful candidates will be required to undertake pre-employment screening for this role which includes a National Criminal History Check.

As a condition of employment, successful candidates not currently employed by the Department must provide a valid Working with Children Check (WWCC) clearance number. Renewal is not required after the WWCC expires, as long as you remain in a non–child-related role. Employer obligations only apply while the WWCC is valid.

Candidates must have Australian work rights (citizens, permanent residents, New Zealand citizens or a valid work visa). Ongoing (permanent) roles are open to Australian citizens and permanent residents and New Zealand citizens, while temporary roles welcome applicants with a visa.

Closing date 5 July 2026 at 11:59pm.

For role enquiries please contact Michele Cleary via email at Michele.Cleary@det.nsw.edu.au

We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds, including but not limited to Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander people, people of any age or gender, people from culturally and linguistically diverse groups and/or from the LGBTQIA+ community, veterans, refugees, people with disability, people with sensory differences, and neurodiverse people. If we can make some adjustments to our recruitment/interview process to better help you shine, please reach out to the contact person for this recruitment, details listed above. For more information, visit the NSW Department of Education’s Diversity, equity and inclusion webpage.

A recruitment pool may be created through this recruitment process. A recruitment pool is a group of applicants who have been assessed and identified as suitable for this role, and who may be considered for a range of similar roles, including temporary, term or ongoing roles, over the next 18 months.
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