CareerPlan

Manager Design 3

Sydney, New South WalesFull-time$154k2026-09-26 → 2026-10-13
Citizens or permanent residents only

Core

Lead a high-performing team to drive complex service design and transformation initiatives, shaping policy and service reform for the NSW Department of Education.

Role type

Manager, Design (Service Design & Transformation)

Builds

Future service models, implementation roadmaps, and strategic recommendations for children, families, and communities.

Domain

Public Sector / Education / Service Design

Required skills

Strategic leadership, human-centred design methodologies, user research, qualitative synthesis, prototyping, facilitation, systems thinking, stakeholder management, team coaching, complex project management

Preferred skills

Experience in Early Childhood Education, social policy, or education reform; knowledge of Aboriginal Education Policy

Technologies

None stated

Responsibilities

Lead and develop a team of service designers; facilitate complex service design processes across divisions and agencies; synthesize research and evidence into practical recommendations; influence senior stakeholders on policy and investment decisions; embed continuous improvement practices.

Seniority

Manager, people leadership