Cadet roles

Visit I work for NSW for details and to apply for the Cadet Support Officer role.

Cadet roles are designed for university and TAFE students studying project or construction management.

Trainee roles

Visit I work for NSW for details and to apply for the Trainee Support Officer role.

Trainee roles are ideal for recent school leavers willing to enrol in a nationally recognised Certificate IV in Project Management as part of their traineeship.

Identified roles

We are recruiting across a broader range of study areas and skill sets for our Identified roles.

Visit I work for NSW for details and to apply for the Cadet Support Officer - Identified

Visit I work for NSW for details and to apply for the Trainee Support Officer - Identified.

These roles will support not only project delivery, but also the communications, coordination and community-facing work that helps school infrastructure projects succeed.

Why apply?

• Build workplace-specific skills, knowledge and experience aligned to your studies.
• Earn a competitive salary for 2 years while you study.
• Work on meaningful school infrastructure projects which impact our teachers, students, and communities.
• Participate in career development workshops and mentoring activities with experienced supervisors.
• We are committed to your growth and wellbeing which offers work-life balance and flexible work arrangements.
• Boost your career prospects in government and the construction industry which offers a variety of career opportunities.

Applications close on Monday 6 April 2026

The selection process

The selection process will include a range of assessment techniques to assist in determining your suitability for the role. Successful candidates will be required to undertake pre-employment screening for this role which includes a National Criminal History Check.

As a condition of employment, successful candidates not currently employed by the Department must provide a valid Working with Children Check (WWCC) clearance number. Renewal is not required after the WWCC expires, as long as you remain in a non–child-related role. Employer obligations only apply while the WWCC is valid.

Candidates must have Australian work rights (citizens, permanent residents, New Zealand citizens or a valid work visa). Ongoing (permanent) roles are open to Australian citizens and permanent residents and New Zealand citizens, while temporary roles welcome applicants with a visa.

We welcome applications from all ages and genders, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, culturally and linguistically diverse groups, the LGBTQIA+ community, veterans, refugees and people with disability.

If we can make some adjustments to our recruitment/interview process to better enable you to shine, please contact the Diversity and Inclusion Team or visit NSW Department of Education Diversity and Inclusion.

For more information

• Visit our frequently asked questions page.

• For role enquiries email SchoolInfrastructurePathways@det.nsw.edu.au

Applications are now open for the July 2026 trainee and cadet support officer roles which will be based in School Infrastructure’s Asset Management offices across NSW. These project focused roles support our teams by assisting with coordination, monitoring, updates and reporting.