At the NSW Department of Education, we educate and inspire lifelong learners – from early childhood, through schooling to vocational education and training.
We ensure young children get the best start in life by supporting and regulating the early childhood education and care sector. We unlock excellence and unleash the potential of two-thirds of school children in NSW. We’re proudly public and the largest education system in Australia. We nurture opportunities for every learner to develop the skills needed for their chosen career path, helping shape the industries of tomorrow.
We respect and value Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples as First Peoples of Australia.
Early Learners supports NSW public schools on quality early years programs and fulfils the responsibility on behalf of the department as the approved provider for NSW public preschools. We work in partnership with schools to offer safe, positive and engaging learning environments so all children can make a strong start in life and transition successfully to school. We support public preschools to understand and meet the requirements of the National Quality Framework (NQF), including compliance with the National Law and Regulations, and meeting or exceeding the National Quality Standard (NQS). We are committed to protecting and promoting the safety, wellbeing and rights of all children.
The role provides high level strategic advice and guidance on quality early learning programs and initiatives in NSW Public Schools and supports the implementation of state and national priorities for early learning. This role has child safety responsibilities, including mandatory reporting, and requires a strong commitment to maintaining a child-safe environment.
This is an opportunity to join the Early Learning team and support public education. The role requires expertise in transition to primary school strategies early years curriculum and pedagogy, and a focus on improving outcomes for our youngest learners.
For further information about this position, including the statement of duties, please review the position description.
Please be advised: The Department may direct you to undertake classroom teaching and lesson preparation as required.
To apply you will be required to address the selection criteria in relation to the Statement of Duties for the position in your application.
Please be advised that it is a requirement that all candidates submit their applications online. No paper based, email based, or late applications will be accepted.
For all enquiries please contact: Nicci McDowell, Early Years Coordinator, via email [email protected] or phone 0499721238.
Closing date: Monday 31st August 2026 at 11:59pm.
Please Note: For permanent teachers in a NSW public school taking up a non-school based temporary appointment, the right of return to their substantive position is for up to 3 years.
The 2017 transitional arrangement for the recruitment of Non-School Based Teaching Service positions, for all Senior Education Officer 1 (SEO and Senior Education 2 (SEO positions across the Department have ceased. Revised eligibility requirements for SEO1 and SEO2 positions are now in place. Applicants should refer to the Definitions for recent school based and recent NSBTS experience for further information
If you currently hold a temporary NSBTS role, please refer to Advice for current NSBTS considering applying for other positions during their temporary NSBTS appointment.
Existing internal employees are encouraged to refer to the vacation guide for teachers taking up a temporary Non-School Based Teaching Service position.
This is a child-related role. As a condition of employment you will be required to provide a Working with Children Check (WWCC) Clearance number and complete a National Criminal Record Check. For more information, click here
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 ([email protected]) or visit NSW Department of Education Diversity and Inclusion.
E-list: If the selection panel identifies more than one suitable candidate for the role, an E-list may be created from which these suitable candidates may be chosen and directly offered employment in other similar roles that may become available in the future.
