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
School Learning Support Officers provides support for students 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 students in mainstream and support unit classes. Student Learning Support Officers working in these settings have specific additional duties, in addition to the general duties for School Learning Support Officers that are required to be performed.
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 and behaviour support training to be provided based on student needs
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Flexibility in being able to work within mainstream and support classes
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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.
Additional Information
Jindabyne High School relocated to its new site in 2025, nestled on Ngarigo land at the base of the Snowy Mountains, two hours south of Canberra. Home to approximately 300 students (with 5% identifying as Aboriginal), we foster equity, resilience, and a love of learning through collective efficacy and a commitment to personal best. Catering to a diverse student population, we place a strong emphasis on academics, sport, creative and performing arts, and technology, ensuring student needs, aspirations, and opportunities are met.
Our flexible and responsive Years 7–12 curriculum supports smooth transitions throughout schooling, with a focus on pathways to tertiary study, trades-based careers, and lifelong learning. High expectations, quality teaching, and comprehensive wellbeing support, drive innovative learning experiences that empower student success through our school values of respect, integrity and courage.
Our unique setting is a catalyst for our school motto, Rivers of Learning, Mountains of Opportunity, and enriches a range of specialised programs and extracurricular opportunities, enhanced by strong parent and community partnerships that connect students to broader perspectives and future possibilities. Our school promotes inclusive environments and effective support across mainstream and our three Multi-Categorical support classes.
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 in applying for the role please contact School Recruitment Support at 1300 863 694.
Targeted Question 1
Identify your personal skills, knowledge and attributes which assist you in working flexibly in response to individual support needs of students.
Targeted Question 2
Identify your capacity to support students with challenging behaviour and complex support needs in areas of communication and personal care.
