The NSW Department of Education provides, funds and regulates education services for NSW children 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
School Learning Support Officers provides support for children with identified diverse learning needs including disability in classrooms and other learning environments under the direction and supervision of a teacher to support the achievement of educational outcomes. This support includes student welfare, health and wellbeing activities as required. In addition, School Learning Support Officers may provide specific support for children in the following streams or settings: preschool, vision support, hearing support, and bilingual. Student Learning Support Officers working in these streams/settings have specific additional duties, in addition to the general duties for School Learning Support Officers that are required to be performed.
Essential Requirements
- On appointment must be working towards or hold an Australian Children’s Education and Care Quality Authority (ACECQA) approved Certificate III in Children’s Services or Certificate III in Early Childhood Education and Care.
- Working with Children Check Clearance.
- 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.
- Administration of Medications – training to be provided based on child’s needs.
- 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 children with emotional, physical or intellectual disabilities.
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Commitment to protecting and promoting the safety, wellbeing and rights of all children.
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Ability to work with young children.
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Awareness of the needs of young children.
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Effective communication skills
Please note if you are 'working towards' an Australian Children’s Education and Care Quality Authority (ACECQA) approved Certificate III in Children’s Services or Certificate III in Early Childhood Education and Care, you will be appointed on a temporary basis until completion of the approved qualification. Failure to complete within twelve (1 months from your entry on duty date, will result in cessation of the temporary employment.
It is anticipated that this position will commence Day 1 Term 3 2026 - 20 July 2026.
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 all ages and genders, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, culturally and linguistically diverse groups, the LGBTQIA+ community, veterans, refugees, neurodiverse people and people with disability. If we can make some adjustments to our recruitment/interview process to better help you shine, please contact the hiring manager using the contact details provided above. For more information, visit NSW Department of Education Diversity and Inclusion
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.
Additional Information
Parkes East Public School has an enrolment of 282 students, including 26% Aboriginal students. The school is located on Wiradjuri country in the regional town of Parkes. The school values diversity across its community. The school has 12 classes which includes a multi-categorical special education class. Parkes East Public School has a very strong literacy and numeracy focus. The school is supported by an active Parents and Citizens' Association and strong community relationships, working closely with the Aboriginal Education Consultative Group and outside agencies. Parkes East Public School aligns with the Positive Behaviour for Learning philosophy and maintains a proactive approach to student welfare.
Our new public preschool is an approved early childhood education and care service and will provide quality play-based, intentional educational programs under the requirements of the National Quality Framework, to help all children make a strong start in life and learning and experience a successful transition to school.
Parkes East Public School is excited to be opening our new public preschool. This initiative is part of the NSW Government’s commitment to deliver 100 new public preschools by 2027.
Staff undertaking roles in preschools will be required to demonstrate suitability and ongoing compliance with the Children (Education and Care Services) National Law (NSW) and Education and Care Services National Regulations (NSW), and NSW Department of Education policies and practices as implemented for public preschools. This includes a commitment to child safe practices and requirements. Further information can be found at Child Safety Reforms.
Further information about the school can be found in this link https://parkeseast-p.schools.nsw.gov.au/
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.
Targeted Question 1
How would you demonstrate initiative working as an SLSO in a (newly established) public preschool?
Targeted Question 2
Describe how you will work as part of a staff team to support the learning and wellbeing needs of children.
