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April 2026 NSW Government Jobs – Long‑Weekend Edition Now Open: Emergency Management Jobs in NSW

With Easter and the school holidays upon us, there’s no shortage of new and exciting opportunities popping up across the NSW public sector. From business analysis and governance to project coordination, ICT and customer service, this long‑weekend edition pulls together roles closing in early to mid‑April. Use the extra break to polish your application and get ahead of the crowd.

These positions span a wide range of departments and salary bands. Whether you’re a seasoned analyst, a project professional, or looking to transfer your private‑sector skills into the public sector, there’s likely a role below that suits you. We’ve summarised key details, application requirements and what to emphasise in your response so you can submit a strong, panel‑ready application.

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1) Manager Performance Support – Destination NSW

👉 View official job ad | Applications closing soon

Destination NSW is seeking a Manager Performance Support (Clerk Grade 9/10) to help plan, assess and report on major event investments. Based at The Rocks, this ongoing role pays $129,464–$142,665 plus super. You’ll develop investment assessment frameworks, produce clear reporting and partner with senior stakeholders to ensure decisions align with the state’s Visitor Economy Strategy.

Application requirements
  • Targeted cover letter (up to 2 pages) addressing your evaluation and governance experience.
  • Up‑to‑date CV highlighting stakeholder engagement and program analysis.
  • Responses to supplementary questions about investment analysis and reporting.
What to highlight in your application Demonstrate your ability to measure program outcomes and develop assessment frameworks. Provide examples of evaluating events or tourism initiatives, collaborating with senior executives and translating complex data into actionable insights for decision makers.

2) Manager Governance – SafeWork NSW

👉 View official job ad | Closing Date: 10 April 2026 – 10:00 am

As SafeWork NSW’s new Manager Governance (Clerk Grade 11/12), you’ll lead corporate and regulatory governance in a complex safety environment. The role can be based in Parramatta or Gosford and offers $149,739–$173,174 plus super. You will coordinate Audit and Risk Committee reporting, risk management, internal audit plans and fraud control activities, strengthening transparency and accountability across the regulator.

Application requirements
  • Resume detailing leadership roles in governance, risk or compliance.
  • Cover letter addressing your experience developing governance frameworks and engaging with Audit and Risk Committees.
  • Responses to targeted questions about managing regulatory compliance and driving continuous improvement.
What to highlight in your application Showcase your success designing and embedding governance frameworks, managing risk registers and overseeing compliance in complex organisations. Provide examples where you influenced senior leadership to improve transparency and drive change.

3) Business Coordinator – Sydney Trains

👉 View official job ad | Closing Date: 12 April 2026 – 11:59 pm

Sydney Trains is recruiting a Business Coordinator to deliver specialist business support within its operations division. This full‑time role is based in Sydney’s east and involves coordinating confidential responses, analysing data, preparing business and budget plans, drafting correspondence and managing medium‑term projects. Applicants should enjoy process and structure and thrive in fast‑paced environments.

Application requirements
  • CV highlighting business coordination, project support and budget planning.
  • Responses to questions about coordinating reporting and improving processes under pressure.
  • Short cover letter explaining your interest in Sydney Trains.
What to highlight in your application Provide examples of juggling multiple priorities, drafting business cases and collaborating with finance and operations teams. Emphasise your analytical skills and experience improving processes or reporting frameworks.

4) Revenue Project Support Officer – NSW Health Pathology

👉 View official job ad | Closing Date: 6 April 2026 – 11:59 pm

NSW Health Pathology is hiring a Revenue Project Support Officer (Administration Officer Level 6) on a temporary contract through January 2027, with potential to become ongoing. Based in Newcastle or Sydney, you’ll provide project support, reporting and financial analysis for revenue initiatives across the organisation. Remuneration is $83,554–$85,530 plus super, working 38 hours per week.

Application requirements
  • Cover letter addressing your experience in financial analysis, project support and stakeholder engagement.
  • CV demonstrating strong Excel and reporting skills.
  • Responses to questions about working in healthcare or public‑sector environments.
What to highlight in your application Emphasise your ability to analyse financial data, prepare clear reports and work within project management frameworks. Highlight any experience in revenue assurance or health‑care finance and your capacity to liaise with diverse stakeholders.

5) Senior Evaluation Lead – Create NSW

👉 View official job ad | Temporary role – closing soon

Create NSW is recruiting a Senior Evaluation Lead (Clerk Grade 9/10) to design evaluation frameworks and analyse the impact of creative industry programs. Based at The Rocks, this full‑time role runs until April 2027 and pays $129,464–$142,665 plus super. You’ll coordinate program evaluations, interpret outcomes and report to senior executives within the Department of Creative Industries, Tourism, Hospitality and Sport.

Application requirements
  • CV highlighting program evaluation, research and analysis experience.
  • Cover letter addressing your ability to design evaluation frameworks and manage complex projects.
What to highlight in your application Demonstrate expertise in qualitative and quantitative evaluation methods, stakeholder engagement and report writing. Show how your evaluations have informed decision making and improved program design.

6) Service Desk Analyst – NSW Education Standards Authority

👉 View official job ad | Closing date not specified (apply ASAP)

The NSW Education Standards Authority (NESA) supports schools by providing syllabuses, assessment and teaching standards. This Service Desk Analyst role (Clerk Grade 3/4) is ongoing, full time and pays $84,659–$92,701 plus super. Located near Wynyard station with hybrid working, you’ll provide first‑level IT support, resolve incidents quickly and maintain high‑quality service for internal stakeholders.

Application requirements
  • CV demonstrating service desk, ICT support or help‑desk experience.
  • Responses to targeted questions about customer service, troubleshooting and ITIL processes.
What to highlight in your application Highlight your experience resolving technical issues promptly and communicating clearly with non‑technical users. Provide examples of improving processes or knowledge bases to enhance service quality.

7) Data Analyst – NSW Electoral Commission

👉 View official job ad | Temporary full time – runs to June 2027

The NSW Electoral Commission is seeking a Data Analyst to support data analysis activities that underpin the state’s democratic processes. This full‑time role is temporary until 30 June 2027 and offers a salary package of $99,938–$110,271 plus super and leave loading. You’ll develop insights from complex datasets, ensure data quality and support evidence‑based planning and decision making for elections and other statewide projects.

Application requirements
  • Cover letter addressing your experience with quantitative research, data analytics and stakeholder communication.
  • Resume outlining technical skills such as SQL, Python, R or similar, and relevant projects.
What to highlight in your application Highlight your ability to translate complex datasets into actionable insights and support high‑profile decision making. Mention any experience working on elections, large public events or regulated environments, and your ability to communicate findings to diverse audiences.

8) Senior Business Process Analyst – Revenue NSW

👉 View official job ad | Closing soon (mid‑April)

Revenue NSW’s Strategy and Innovation unit needs a Senior Business Process Analyst (Grade 9/10) to lead process‑improvement initiatives. This ongoing role can be based in Parramatta, Gosford, Maitland, Wollongong or Lithgow and pays $129,464–$142,665 plus super. You’ll use Lean Six Sigma and other methodologies to map, analyse and optimise business processes across the organisation.

Application requirements
  • Resume detailing experience in business process analysis, Lean Six Sigma projects and continuous improvement.
  • Cover letter explaining how you’ve applied best‑practice methodologies to enhance performance.
What to highlight in your application Emphasise your ability to map, analyse and optimise processes across people, technology and policy. Highlight successful process‑improvement projects and your use of Lean Six Sigma or other frameworks to deliver measurable results.

9) Principal Business Analyst – Single Digital Patient Record

👉 View official job ad | Closing Date: 12 April 2026 – 11:59 pm

The Single Digital Patient Record (SDPR) Implementation Authority is delivering one of Australia’s biggest digital health transformations. As a Principal Business Analyst (Health Manager Level 4), you’ll lead business analysis across the program. This permanent full‑time role is based at modern offices in Chatswood/St Leonards and pays up to $175,917 plus 12 % super and annual leave loading. You’ll collaborate with clinical and ICT stakeholders to design integrated solutions that enrich the health of millions of people.

Application requirements
  • CV showcasing extensive business analysis experience in digital health or enterprise transformation.
  • Responses to questions demonstrating your ability to manage complex stakeholder groups and gather requirements across clinical and ICT domains.
What to highlight in your application Highlight leadership in large‑scale digital transformations, particularly within health. Provide examples of delivering enterprise‑wide solutions, facilitating workshops and aligning technology to meet user needs.

10) Senior Business Analyst – NSW Department of Education

👉 View official job ad | Closing Date: 8 April 2026 – 11:59 pm

The NSW Department of Education is seeking a Senior Business Analyst for a temporary full‑time contract until 28 April 2027. Located in Eveleigh with flexible working arrangements across departmental offices, the role pays $129,464–$142,665 plus super and leave loading. You’ll facilitate prioritisation of change initiatives, design end‑to‑end solutions using BPMN, produce process maps and translate requirements into functional and technical specifications.

Application requirements
  • Resume highlighting experience in business analysis, IT projects and change initiatives.
  • Cover letter addressing your ability to manage stakeholder expectations and produce process maps.
What to highlight in your application Provide examples of leading complex change initiatives in education or public‑sector settings. Emphasise your ability to manage competing priorities, adjust program scope and translate business needs into technology solutions.

11) Network Engineer – TAFE NSW

👉 View official job ad | Closing Date: 12 April 2026 – 11:55 pm

TAFE NSW requires a Network Engineer to deliver next‑generation networking across more than 150 campuses. This permanent full‑time role offers a salary package of $145,605–$160,719 (base salary $128,284–$141,600 plus super and leave loading). Location is negotiable across NSW campuses. You’ll develop network roadmaps, implement Wi‑Fi and switching upgrades, and mentor administrators to build capability across the organisation.

Application requirements
  • CV detailing extensive network engineering experience including design, configuration and troubleshooting across large multi‑site environments.
  • Cover letter addressing your experience with Wi‑Fi, routing, switching and network security.
What to highlight in your application Demonstrate your ability to plan and deliver enterprise network upgrades, collaborate with project teams and mentor junior staff. Provide examples of improving network performance or implementing resilient architectures across geographically dispersed sites.

12) Testing Coordinator (Clerk 7/8) – Parliament of NSW

👉 View official job ad | Closing Date: 12 April 2026 – 11:55 pm

The Department of Parliamentary Services (DPS) is undergoing a multi‑year digital transformation to modernise core business systems. They are hiring a Testing Coordinator (Clerk Grade 7/8) for a 12‑month temporary assignment. Based in Sydney, the role pays $113,574–$125,720 plus super. You will plan and coordinate testing across multiple streams, ensuring quality outcomes for the PIMS Evolution & Support Program.

Application requirements
  • Resume detailing software testing, quality assurance and digital transformation experience.
  • Responses to questions about managing test plans and coordinating with cross‑functional teams.
What to highlight in your application Highlight your ability to thrive in complex programs, manage testing across multiple streams and ensure quality outcomes. Provide examples of leading testing in SaaS or enterprise‑system migrations and collaborating with diverse technical teams.

13) Business Analyst Manager – Agency for Clinical Innovation

👉 View official job ad | Closing Date: 9 April 2026 – 11:59 pm

The Agency for Clinical Innovation (ACI) drives innovation in clinical care across NSW. As Business Analyst Manager (Health Manager Level 4), you’ll lead a team delivering analytical projects that improve health services. Based at St Leonards, this exempt full‑time role runs until June 2028 and pays $147,653–$175,917 plus 12 % super. You’ll manage stakeholder relationships, design new models of care and foster a culture of innovation.

Application requirements
  • CV outlining leadership experience in business analysis and healthcare innovation.
  • Cover letter addressing your ability to manage teams and deliver complex analytical projects.
What to highlight in your application Focus on your track record of leading business analysis within health or human services, developing innovative solutions and managing cross‑disciplinary teams. Highlight stakeholder engagement skills and your ability to deliver outcomes that improve patient care.

14) Special Project Officer (Information Management) – NSW Resources

👉 View official job ad | Closing Date: 14 April 2026 – 11:55 pm

NSW Resources is offering a temporary full‑time opportunity as a Special Project Officer (Information Management) until 30 June 2027. Graded Clerk 7/8, the role pays $113,574–$125,720 plus super and leave loading. Based in Maitland (with other regional offices and hybrid working options), you’ll strengthen the quality and usability of critical geoscientific data, coordinate information management projects and collaborate with subject‑matter experts.

Application requirements
  • CV showing project management and information management experience.
  • Responses to questions about data quality, stakeholder collaboration and improving information systems.
What to highlight in your application Highlight experience managing datasets, ensuring data integrity and delivering project outcomes in resource or scientific environments. Show how you’ve worked with experts to develop data solutions that are reliable and fit for purpose.