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
The School Learning Support Officer (SLSO) – Mental Health and Behaviour plays a vital role in supporting the wellbeing and behavioural development of students within the school community. Working under the direction of Intensive Learning Support Mental Health and Intensive Learning Support Behaviour teachers, the SLSO assists in implementing interventions and strategies to promote positive behaviour, support mental health needs, and foster an inclusive and supportive learning environment. This role involves working directly with students who require additional behavioural and emotional support, contributing to behaviour management plans, and assisting in the delivery of social-emotional learning programs.
The SLSO will liaise closely with teachers, parents, and relevant external agencies to ensure comprehensive support for students, helping to improve educational outcomes and wellbeing.
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.
Targeted Question 1
Please show examples of your ability to work cooperatively with teachers, school counsellors, allied health professionals, parents, and external agencies to deliver coordinated support for students, using strong verbal and written communication skills to engage effectively with students, families, and professionals, including the capacity to maintain confidentiality and exercise discretion.
Targeted Question 2
Demonstrate your experience working with children or young people exhibiting challenging behaviours or mental health difficulties, including your knowledge of mental health issues affecting school-aged children and effective behavioural management strategies, including positive reinforcement, de-escalation techniques, and trauma-informed practices.
