Join us to make a difference for all students in NSW!
Position details
- Clerk Grade 5/6
- Temporary full-time opportunity of up to 10 months with possibility of extension or conversion to ongoing
- Close to Wynyard station & hybrid work arrangements available
About the role
As an Accreditation Officer, you'll play a key role in assessing qualifications for teacher accreditation in NSW and ensure applications are processed accurately, efficiently and in line with relevant legislation and policies. This is a great opportunity to contribute and make a real impact in an area that values precision and good judgment.
On a daily basis you will:
- Assess teacher accreditation applications, ensuring compliance with the Teacher Accreditation Act, Manual, and mutual recognition procedures
- Verify documents and evaluate qualifications against Australian Qualification Framework levels, subject content requirements, and Australian Government advice
- Guide staff on application procedures and accreditation requirements
- Liaise with higher education institutions, registration authorities, government agencies, and teacher employers
- Investigate and respond to enquiries related to qualification assessments
- Support the preparation of reports, briefings and correspondence
- Contribute to data collection and analysis for accreditation administration
Our ideal candidate will bring:
- A strong understanding of teacher registration/accreditation legislation and policy
- Experience using technology to enhance service delivery and keep pace with evolving processes
- Proven ability to manage shifting workloads, prioritise tasks and meet deadlines
- Familiarity with higher education qualifications, and proficiency in Microsoft Office, databases and records systems
For further information, we invite you to 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:
- Describe a time when you had to assess or verify complex information (such as qualifications, documentation or data) to ensure it met specific policies or standards. What steps did you take, and how did you ensure accuracy and consistency?
- Tell us about a time you had to explain a complex policy, process or requirement to someone unfamiliar with it. How did you tailor your communication to ensure understanding and accuracy?
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: 8 August 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.
