Richmond Agricultural Centre is located on the Western Sydney University Hawkesbury Campus. The school has an AgSTEM focus with technology, and data analytics embedded into the school's learning programs in Years 3 -12. The school will move into its new greenfield site on day 1, 2027, with traditional learning spaces and the school's farm, outdoor learning classrooms and horticultural areas integrated into the teaching programs across the school. Technology is an integral component of learning across all areas of the school site.
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
Technology Learning Facilitators are a type of operational paraprofessional. The operational paraprofessional role is designed to provide in and out of classroom support to teachers, allowing teachers more time to focus on student learning.
Selection criteria Applicants for the position of technology learning facilitator will be assessed against the following criteria:
• Ability to relate well to students • Capacity to work as part of a team supporting teachers to meet the learning needs of students
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- Demonstrated effective organisational skills and an ability to prioritise own work
- Demonstrated experience in working with information and communication technologies (e.g. video conferencing equipment), computer software applications and web based applications
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
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.
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. For technical support please contact School Recruitment Support at 1300 863 694.
Targeted Question 1
Please outline how your skills and experience would best align with the effective application of technology to support teaching and learning within the centre.
Targeted Question 2
Please provide examples of how your skills and experiences would support your capacity in the role to assist the learning of students in information and communication technologies, including but not limited to software and hardware data collection tools, databases and interactive learning interfaces.
