Head, Business Management

Join us to make a difference for all students in NSW!

Position details

• Clerk Grade 11/12
• Full time, temporary backfill opportunity up to 12 months duration
• Close to Wynyard station & hybrid work arrangements available

About the role

This is an exciting opportunity to join the NSW Education Standards Authority (NESA) as the Head, Business Management and play an integral part in shaping the future of student assessment across the state. This role leads and manages multiple complex programs within the Examining and Testing branch and is responsible for business functions, finance, digital services, quality assurance and information security.

Reporting to the Manager, Examining and Testing, this is a unique opening for an experienced Business Management leader to utilise their skills and continue driving key projects to deliver set outcomes. As the Head, Business Management you will oversee two direct reports and six indirect reports and manage the branch budget.   

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

• Managing and developing processes to produce high-quality tests and examinations whilst adhering to budget, resource and timeframe constraints.
• Implement NESA test and examination development processes, including quality assurance processes and security procedures.
• Provide high-quality advice to the Manager, Examining and Testing in the planning and implementation of branch processes including the use of technology and the development of tests and examinations.

Our ideal candidate will have:

• Appropriate tertiary qualifications and/or relevant experience in program/project management.

Download the role description.

About us

At the NSW Education Standards Authority (NESA) we work with the NSW community to drive improvements in student achievement.

We achieve 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).

To find out more about the important work we do for NSW visit our website.

Ready to join us?

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. Please answer the following questions with concrete examples in no more than 300 words per question.

1. Describe situation(s) where you have demonstrated that you have the ability to work and communicate effectively with a wide range of people.
2. Outline an example of when you developed and/or implemented processes for a team project that had to meet strict timelines with limited resources. What strategies did you use to overcome the challenges? What did you learn from the experience.

Advice on applying for NSW Public Sector roles

If you need reasonable adjustments for the recruitment process and workplace, please reach out to the contact person above.

Close date: Wednesday, 5th February 2025 at 11.59pm AEST

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

Important information

We particularly welcome applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people with a disability, people of all ages, genders, cultural and linguistic backgrounds, the LGBTQIA+ community, veterans and refugees.

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.