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NSW Department of Education Parramatta, NSW The NSW Department of Education is the largest provider of public education in Australia with responsibility for delivering high-quality public education to two-thirds of the NSW student population. More information. Full time ongoing role Join a leadership group transforming education in NSW and make a difference to students Ongoing Public Service senior executive band 1 role with a remuneration range of $247,865 $272,811 per annum Based in Parramatta with flexible work options About us At the NSW Department of Education, we educate and inspire lifelong learners from early childhood through schooling to vocational education and training. We ensure young children get the best start in life by supporting and regulating the early childhood education and care sector. We unlock excellence and unleash the potential of two-thirds of school children in NSW. We are proudly public and the largest education system in Australia, nurturing opportunities for every learner to develop the skills needed for their chosen career path and help shape the industries of tomorrow. We respect and value Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples as First Peoples of Australia. About the role The Chief Risk Officer is our key strategic leader responsible for implementing the departments Risk Management Framework. The role provides leadership as a risk advocate, giving critical advice and support to the Executive to manage risks and the effectiveness of the control environment. More details about this role view the Role Description. About you The successful candidate will have demonstrated extensive experience in creating consistent and high-level risk management and mitigating practices within large and complex environments. You will navigate and respond to challenges that may impede effective delivery against strategic objectives, including identifying mechanisms to mitigate risks. Your highly developed influencing and stakeholder engagement skills, along with the ability to cultivate diverse and complex relationships to drive mindset change, will be critical to success in this role. As a leader you will join an executive team focused on driving improved ways of working to deliver meaningful and long-lasting impact. You will be collaborative, courageous, agile, and disciplined about delivering outcomes for the students of NSW. To be successful in this role, you will have Appropriate tertiary qualifications in a relevant discipline such as education, business, management, social sciences or communications, and/or equivalent knowledge and experience. Hold a valid clearance to work with children (Working with Children Check). Demonstrated extensive experience at a senior level in the management of a large complex organisation. Substantial senior level experience in managing the development and implementation of risk management frameworks. Experience in successfully transforming, building and implementing risk management frameworks and processes. Experience in leading business continuity and/or crisis management functions to support the departments preparedness for disruptive events. Demonstrated understanding of and commitment to the value of public education. Knowledge of and commitment to implementing the Department''s Aboriginal Education Policy and upholding the Department''s Partnership Agreement with the NSW AECG to ensure quality outcomes for Aboriginal people. As a condition of employment, successful candidates who have not previously worked for the department will be required to provide a current Working with Children Check (WWCC) Clearance number. This allows the WWCC to naturally expire without further communication needed with the employee. The employer obligations under the WWCC will apply for the duration of the WWCCs validity (up to 5 years). Interested? To apply for this role, please submit an online application and attach your resume along with a cover letter which describes how your capabilities, knowledge and experience make you the best person for this role. Applications Close 11:59pm on Sunday, 18January2026 Contact For enquiries about the recruitment of this role, please contact Sabrina Lau ***************@det.nsw.edu.au . Please note the team is not available to provide support during the Christmas closedown period 25December2025 11January2026. Please reach out via ***************@det.nsw.edu.au from Monday, 12January2026. Please note We welcome applications from all ages and genders, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, culturally and linguistically diverse groups, the LGBTQIA+ community, veterans, refugees, and people with disability. If we can make adjustments to our recruitment/interview process to better enable you to shine, please contact the Diversity and Inclusion Team (*****@det.nsw.edu.au) or visit NSW Department of Education Diversity and Inclusion. A talent pool may be created for future ongoing and temporary roles and is valid for a period of up to 18 months. Candidates in the talent pool may be chosen and directly offered employment in other or similar roles (ongoing or term) in the near future. Be careful do not provide your bank or credit card details when applying for jobs. Do not transfer any money or complete suspicious online surveys. If you see something suspicious, report this job ad. #J-18808-Ljbffr