Senior Professional Conduct Officer (SEO2)

Guiding the future of NSW education

Position details

• Clerk Grade 11/12
• Full-time, Salary: $154,231 to $ 178,369 p.a. plus employer’s contribution to superannuation and leave loading
• Ongoing role
• Close to Wynyard station & hybrid work arrangements available
• Contact for enquiries: Susan Gazis via susan.gazis@nesa.nsw.edu.au 

About us

At the NSW Education Standards Authority (NESA), we are 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

As a Senior Professional Conduct Officer, you will contribute to the integrity and effectiveness of NSW's teacher regulatory framework through the assessment of complex professional conduct matters, policy development and strategic advice. Working within a high-profile regulatory environment, you will provide expert guidance, influence policy outcomes and support senior decision-makers on sensitive and complex issues.

This is an excellent opportunity for professionals with backgrounds in regulation, policy, government, law or education who enjoy analysing complex issues, working with diverse stakeholders and shaping regulatory outcomes. You will play a key role in informing decisions, driving continuous improvement and contributing to work that has statewide impact.

On a day-to-day basis you will be responsible for:

• Assessing and analysing complex professional conduct matters and regulatory issues.
• Providing strategic advice to executives, colleagues and stakeholders.
• Developing and reviewing policies, procedures and regulatory frameworks.
• Preparing high-quality briefings, correspondence and recommendations.
• Building productive relationships with government agencies, employers, unions and legal representatives.
• Monitoring legislative, policy and regulatory developments and identifying opportunities for improvement.
• Managing competing priorities and delivering quality outcomes within tight timeframes.

Our ideal candidate will have:

• Experience working in a regulatory, policy, legal, government or compliance environment involving complex assessments and decision-making.
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to provide sound, evidence-based advice on sensitive and complex matters.
• Demonstrated experience developing policy, reviewing legislation or contributing to strategic initiatives.
• Excellent written communication skills, including experience preparing executive briefings, reports and correspondence.
• Proven ability to build relationships, influence stakeholders and manage competing perspectives.
• Expert understanding and knowledge of teacher accreditation and/or experience in government regulation.

Essential requirements

• Tertiary qualifications in the fields of Law, Education, Policy/Government and/or demonstrated relevant skills, knowledge and experience.

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 will 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?

Key information: If you are a current NESA employee or from another NSW government agency who use SuccessFactors for Recruitment and myWorkZone for Payroll, it’s important to apply through SuccessFactors to ensure your application reaches our system in the right place. If you need advice on that process, follow this guide.

For all other candidates:

Select “Apply now” 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):

1. Describe a time when you analysed a complex regulatory, legal, policy or compliance issue and provided advice to support a decision. How did you assess the information, manage risks and communicate your recommendation
2. This role involves working with stakeholders who may have competing priorities or differing views. Tell us about a time when you influenced an outcome or built consensus on a complex issue. What strategies did you use and what was the result?

Advice on applying for NSW Public Sector roles

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

Close date: Thursday 20 August at 11.59pm AEST

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

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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