At a Glance
- Tasks: Join our helpdesk team to support NAPLAN delivery across NSW.
- Company: NSW Education Standards Authority, making a real impact on student achievement.
- Benefits: Competitive hourly rate, casual full-time hours, and supportive work environment.
- Other info: Work on-site in Sydney CBD with opportunities for growth.
- Why this job: Perfect for problem-solvers who love customer service and tech.
- Qualifications: Strong communication skills and experience in customer service roles.
The predicted salary is between 59.48 - 59.48 $ per hour.
NSW Education Standards Authority – Sydney CBD NSW
Clerk Grade 3/4: $59.48 per hour (inclusive of casual loading) plus superannuation
Casual, full-time positions (7 hours/day, Monday to Friday, 3-month contract) working full-time on-site at our conveniently located offices near Wynyard Station.
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).
About the role
Join our helpdesk team and play a key role in the successful delivery of NAPLAN across NSW. With multiple Support Officer roles available from January to April 2027, we invite applications from customer-focused and tech-savvy individuals who enjoy working on-site in a supportive and collaborative office environment. In this role, you will provide frontline support to schools and stakeholders, responding to phone and email enquiries, troubleshooting issues, and delivering accurate advice to support the administration of NAPLAN. This role is ideal for individuals who enjoy problem-solving, learning new systems, and providing exceptional customer service. Due to the high-volume and time-critical nature of NAPLAN operations, applicants must be available to work full-time on-site for the entire contract period.
As a Support Officer, you will:
- Serve as the first point of contact for schools within our helpdesk team
- Respond to phone and email enquiries in a high-volume customer service environment.
- Provide high-quality customer service and basic technical troubleshooting support.
- Work across multiple systems to manage enquiries, resolve issues and maintain records.
- Collaborate with team members to ensure all issues raised are addressed effectively
- Provide accurate information and stay updated on any changes to resources
Our ideal candidates will have:
- Strong customer service and communication skills.
- Exceptional attention to detail
- Strong problem-solving skills and confidence troubleshooting issues.
- The ability to quickly learn and retain operational information.
- Working with children check clearance for paid employment (prior to commencement, not required at the application stage)
- A willingness to work outside of normal business hours and at different metropolitan locations as required
- Experience in a customer service, helpdesk, contact centre or support environment.
- Experience providing phone and email support.
- Experience using knowledge bases, ticketing systems or customer relationship management systems.
We invite you to download the role 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.
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.
Close date: Sunday, 1 November 2026 at 11.59pm ADST
Thank you for your interest, we look forward to receiving your application.
Support Officer in Sydney employer: NSW Education Standards Authority
At the NSW Education Standards Authority (NESA), we pride ourselves on being an exceptional employer that fosters a collaborative and purpose-driven work culture. Located in the heart of Sydney's CBD, our refurbished offices offer a vibrant environment with flexible working arrangements, generous leave entitlements, and access to health and fitness benefits, ensuring our employees thrive both personally and professionally. Join us to make a meaningful impact on education across NSW while enjoying opportunities for growth and development within a supportive team of dedicated professionals.
Contact Details:
NSW Education Standards Authority Recruitment Team
