The NSW Department of Education provides, funds and regulates education services for NSW students from early childhood to secondary school, delivering world-class education through its public schools and providing funding support to non-government schools. We employ, develop and support teachers, leaders and other staff to deliver the best outcomes for students and to advance the wellbeing of Aboriginal people.
About the Role
Pittwater High School – Cabrananga Support Unit
Pittwater High School is a Year 7–12 comprehensive high school located on Sydney’s Northern Beaches. The school is committed to providing an inclusive and supportive learning environment where all students are encouraged to develop their individual strengths, achieve their personal best and actively participate in the wider school community.
Cabrananga is Pittwater High School’s Special Education Program, designed to provide a supportive, inclusive and individualised learning environment that responds to the diverse needs of students.
Cabrananga currently consists of three support unit classes, catering for students with Autism, Moderate Intellectual Disability and Mental Health needs, with a fourth class commencing in 2027.
Each class is supported by a Special Education Teacher and a School Learning and Support Officer (SLSO). This collaborative approach ensures students receive individualised support while developing their independence, confidence and capacity to engage meaningfully in their learning and school community.
The role of the School Learning and Support Officer (SLSO) is centred around building positive, respectful and trusting relationships with students. By creating a safe and supportive environment, SLSOs help students feel valued, understood and confident to participate in their learning.
Cabrananga aims to provide more than a specialised learning environment. Students are supported to be active and valued members of the whole Pittwater High School community. Where students are encouraged to participate in mainstream classes, school activities, excursions, sporting opportunities, social events and other whole-school experiences.
Through strong relationships, individualised adjustments and collaborative support, Cabrananga strives to ensure that every student has the opportunity to learn, participate, connect and achieve their personal best.
Essential Requirements
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Working with Children Check Clearance
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Completion of mandatory training required by the Department of Education and a willingness to undertake first aid training relevant to the School Learning Support Officer role.
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Administration of Medications – training to be provided based on student needs.
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Health support training to be provided based on student needs (subject to transition provisions).
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Demonstrated ability to work effectively as part of a team.
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Ability to work with students with emotional, physical or intellectual disabilities.
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Awareness of the needs of students with emotional, physical or intellectual disabilities.
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Effective communication skills.
About the NSW Department of Education
The Department of Education is the largest provider of public education in Australia with responsibility for delivering high-quality public education to two-thirds of the NSW student population. We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds, including but not limited to Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander people, people of any age or gender, people from culturally and linguistically diverse groups and/or from the LGBTQIA+ community, veterans, refugees, people with disability, people with sensory differences, and neurodiverse people. If we can make some adjustments to our recruitment/interview process to better help you shine, please reach out to the contact person for this recruitment, details listed above. For more information, visit the NSW Department of Education’s Diversity, equity and inclusion webpage.
To meet the page limits outlined in the guidelines, all application attachments must be submitted in PDF format. Please note that late applications will not be accepted.
How to Apply
To apply for this role, please submit an application by clicking “Apply Online” below. You will need to attach a covering letter (max. 3 pages) and your resume (max. 5 pages), in either Word or PDF format, that demonstrates how your skills, knowledge and experience can contribute to the success of this role in accordance with the Selection Criteria as outlined in the Statement of Duties. It is a requirement that you include the name and contact details of two referees.
If there are targeted questions, you must respond to these (maximum 300 words) and include in your covering letter.
Note: It is a requirement that all applicants submit their applications online on iworkfor.nsw.gov.au. No paper based, email based or late applications will be accepted.
