Snr Correspondence & Briefings Off

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
• The role is based in Parramatta with flexible working arrangements available
• Salary ranges from $125,693 to $134,504 p.a. plus super & annual leave loading

About the role

This role sits within the Ministerial Support team, a key unit within the NSW Department of Education's Government Business directorate.

As a Senior Correspondence and Briefings Officer, you’ll play a central role in shaping high-quality communications for the Minister, Secretary, and executive leadership. You’ll collaborate across divisions to ensure advice is accurate, timely, and aligned with the department’s strategic goals.

• Review and edit documents for clarity, accuracy, and impact
• Coordinate responses and advice across teams to meet urgent deadlines
• Build partnerships with subject matter experts to deliver quality advice
• Manage workflows and ensure compliance with records management obligations

For further information, please click here to view the role description.

About you

• Skilled in reviewing and analysing briefs, reports, and correspondence with a strong attention to detail
• Able to manage tight deadlines and shifting priorities
• Confident communicator and effective at building collaborative working relationships
• Knowledge of government processes and protocols is essential
• 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

• Demonstrated understanding of and commitment to the value of public education.

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

How to apply

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

Question 1) Describe a time you had to manage multiple priorities in a high-pressured environment with competing deadlines. What was the situation, how did you respond to the challenges and what was the outcome.

Question 2) Tell us about a situation where you received conflicting or unclear information while preparing a report or briefing. What steps did you take to clarify, and how did you ensure the final advice was accurate and met expectations?

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, click here for instructions on how to submit your application.

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.

Closing date Wednesday, 30th of April at 11:59 pm

For role enquiries please contact Suzanne Clark on [email protected] or 7814 1329.

We welcome applications from all ages and genders, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, culturally and linguistically diverse groups, the LGBTQIA+ community, veterans, refugees and people with disability. If we can make some adjustments to our recruitment/interview process to better enable you to shine, please contact the Diversity and Inclusion Team ([email protected]) or visit NSW Department of Education Diversity and Inclusion.

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.