Senior Professional Conduct Officer (SEO2)

Guiding the future of NSW education

 

Position details

 

• Senior Education Officer Grade 2
• Full-time, Salary: $174,905 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 play a key role in maintaining the integrity, quality and professionalism of the teaching profession in NSW. Working within NESA's Teacher Policy and Professional Conduct team, you will assess complex matters relating to teacher suitability and professional conduct, helping ensure that students across NSW are supported by a trusted and high-quality teaching workforce.

 

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced education professional to apply their knowledge of teaching standards, accreditation and regulatory frameworks in a strategic and influential role. You will work on complex and sensitive matters, provide expert advice to senior leaders, and contribute to policies and decisions that support confidence in the education system.

 

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

• Assessing and analysing matters relating to teacher professional conduct and suitability to teach.
• Providing expert advice on teacher accreditation, professional conduct and regulatory matters.
• Preparing high-quality briefings, correspondence and recommendations for senior decision-makers.
• Contributing to the development and implementation of policy, procedures and strategic initiatives.
• Building and maintaining productive relationships with employers, unions, legal representatives and other stakeholders.
• Reviewing legislation, policy and emerging issues to support effective regulation of the teaching profession.
• Managing complex and sensitive matters within competing priorities and timeframes.

 

Our ideal candidate will have:

• Experience applying educational, teacher accreditation or regulatory frameworks to assess complex matters and provide sound recommendations.
• Strong understanding of the teaching profession and the factors that support quality teaching and student outcomes.
• Demonstrated ability to provide clear, strategic advice on sensitive issues and communicate complex information to diverse audiences.
• Experience building productive relationships and influencing stakeholders with differing perspectives.
• Proven ability to manage competing priorities, exercise sound judgement and deliver high-quality outcomes in a complex environment.
• Expert understanding and knowledge of teacher accreditation and/or experience in government regulation.

 

Essential requirements

• Tertiary qualifications in education.

 

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 assessed a complex matter relating to teaching practice, professional standards, accreditation, or educator conduct. What was your approach, what factors did you consider, and what recommendation did you make?
2. This role requires providing advice on sensitive matters about teacher suitability and professional conduct. Tell us about a time when you used your education expertise to provide advice or make a recommendation in a high-pressure or complex situation. What was the outcome?

 

 

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