Senior Service Designer (contract)

Temporary full-time up to 31 October 2022

• Opportunity to make the role your own
• Career development opportunity
• Lead system-wide innovation

About the role

Join a dynamic and multi-disciplinary team solving complex problems to improve learning and wellbeing outcomes for students. Applying their project and human centred design skills, the Senior Service Designer leads high-quality, rigorous research-driven innovation that makes a real difference to people.

About the Department of Education

We ensure young children get the best start in life by supporting and regulating the early childhood education and care sector. We are the largest provider of public education in Australia with responsibility for delivering high-quality public education to two-thirds of the NSW student population.

For more information about the Department of Education, please visit NSW Department of Education

How to apply

The NSW Department of Education is committed to a diverse and inclusive workforce as an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer. We encourage diverse applicants from a range of backgrounds to apply for roles in the department.

To apply for this role, please submit an application by clicking “Apply Online” below. To apply, you will need to attach a cover letter (max. 2 pages) and your resume (max. 5 pages) in either Word or PDF format. Please address any pre-screening questions and any essential requirements. We are looking for you to demonstrate your competence in the focus capabilities as outlined in the role description in your answer, so please develop your response with this in mind.

Note: the selection process will include a range of assessment techniques to assist in determining your suitability for the role.

This is a child-related role. If you are the successful candidate you will be required to obtain a Working with Children Check (WWCC) Clearance number as a condition of employment (if you do not already have this). For more information, visit https://www.kidsguardian.nsw.gov.au/child-safe-organisations/working-with-children-check

In addition, your employment may be subject to the Department’s Nationally Coordinated Criminal History Check  to determine your suitability for employment.

If you are called to interview you will need to provide the following:

Proof of Identity information

Informed Consent Form

Declaration for child-related work

1. Tell us why you have applied for the role of Senior Service Designer and what unique skills and experience you would bring to the role?
2. Describe a situation where you had to find a solution to a complex problem. How did you manage the situation and what was the result?

ESSENTIAL REQUIREMENTS

Demonstrated experience in System Design, Design Thinking/Human Centred Design or an equivalent discipline

Demonstrated ability to make sense of complex information (quantitative and qualitative) and turn it into actionable insights

Tertiary Qualification in a relevant discipline, or equivalent experience

Knowledge of and commitment to the Department’s Aboriginal education   policies

For more information, please email tugba.acar@det.nsw.edu.au

Note: A recruitment pool may be created through this recruitment process. A recruitment pool is a group of applicants who have been assessed and identified as suitable for this role or similar roles, and who may be considered for a range of similar roles, including temporary, term or ongoing roles, over the next 18 months.