Guiding the future of NSW education 

Position details

• Clerk Grade 5/6
• Full-time, Salary: $99,938 - $110,271 p.a. plus employer’s contribution to superannuation and leave loading
• Ongoing role
• Located between North Rocks, Homebush and 117 Clarence St, Sydney (Head Office), depending on operational needs (will also be required to work at additional different metropolitan locations as required)
• Contact for enquiries: Katherine Pahali katherine.pahali@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

This role is within the Assessment Division at NESA which is responsible for developing, monitoring and managing the assessment and examination processes for students in NSW.

The Assistant Project Officer, Venue Operations provides a broad range of project management and administrative support activities and leverages extensive business unit knowledge to ensure the operational components of the Higher School Certificate examinations and marking operations are delivered on time and on budget.

The role is responsible for coordination of venues at multiple sites during the HSC period and other activities as required for the operation. It also provides support for, and participates in, procurement activities related to venues and venue infrastructure.

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

• Providing project and operational support.
• Monitoring and reporting on project plans, milestones and deliverables, to ensure time, cost and quality indicators are in line with approved project plans.
• Coordinating, supporting and monitoring the set up and pack up of venues including contractor management, venue configuration.
• Planning and overseeing staff in accordance with HSC timelines and quality standards.

To be successful, you will need:

• Proven experience managing sensitive and confidential matters associated with critical examinations.
• Previous experience managing a busy, high-pressure environment and support activities across multiple sites with non-negotiable timelines and limited resources.
• The willingness to work outside of normal business hours and at different metropolitan locations as required.
• Knowledge and experience in procurement, WHS, project management and venue operations.
• Tertiary qualifications in a relevant field or equivalent experience.
• A valid NSW driver’s licence.

We invite you to download the position description for additional information on the position.

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. 

At NESA you will benefit from:

• An organisation where your contribution has a big impact.
• 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 – follow this guide to ensure your application reaches our system in the right place.

For all other candidates:

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 approx. 400 words per response):

Targeted Question 1: Describe a situation where you had to communicate urgent or complex operational information to multiple stakeholders across one or more venues. In your response, include:

• who you needed to communicate with
• how you tailored your messages for different audiences
• how you ensured instructions or information were understood and followed

Targeted Question 2: Describe a time when you were personally accountable for ensuring an operational task or venue was ready by a fixed deadline. Include in your response:

• how you monitored progress and quality
• how you managed risks or issues
• what actions you took when something did not go to plan

Advice on applying for NSW Public Sector roles

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

Close date: Sunday 24 May 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