Premier's Spelling Bee Support Officer-00009PZX
1. Temporary Full-Time (until June 2024)
2. Location (Lewisham)
3. Competitive salary $67,975 - $73,901
About the Department of Education
The Department of Education is the largest provider of public education in Australia, with nearly 100,000 employees across NSW in our schools and corporate offices. Our purpose is centred on the delivery of high-quality public education to two-thirds of the NSW student population.
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Student Support and Specialist Programs
The Student Support and Specialist Programs Directorate is responsible for the development, delivery and evaluation of state-wide services and specialist programs to support student engagement and opportunities including Arts, Sport, Community Languages and International programs.
The Assisted School Travel Program provides transportation services for students with additional needs from home to school and back to ensure all students are able to access education in NSW public schools.
Student opportunities across all areas are enhanced through partnerships with industry specialists and stakeholders
The Arts Unit
The Arts Unit offers an innovative and holistic vision for the arts in NSW public schools, with diverse opportunities available in dance, drama. music, visual arts, debating, public speaking, reading, spelling and special events.
As a leader in arts education, The Arts Unit promotes student achievement, equity and expression in a variety of settings, enriching school communities and reducing the impact of disadvantage.
About the role
The Premier’s Spelling Bee Support Officer plays a significant role in the delivery of the Premier’s Spelling Bee Program in NSW by providing clerical services and administrative support. The Premier’s Spelling Bee Support Officer participates as an active and effective member of the Arts, Sport and Initiatives team.
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Skills and Experience
4. Must be highly organised and competent in the use of a range of applications.
5. Must have strong verbal and written communication skills
6. Knowledge of and commitment to implementing the Department’s and upholding the and to ensure quality outcomes for Aboriginal people.
Essential requirements of the role
Demonstrated understanding of and commitment to the value of public education
7. Have a valid clearance to work with children (Working with Children Check) for paid employment
Benefits
8. Flexible working arrangements, including - hybrid/work from home arrangements.
9. 35 hour working week
10. Competitive, salary sacrificing, employer’s contribution to superannuation and annual leave loading
11. Flex Leave entitlements, generous holidays & leave conditions
12. Opportunities for advancement and mobility across the Department to support your career growth