Education Support Officer- Health and Nursing
Broken Hill campus
Permanent Part time – 3 days per week
$96,098 salary package - includes base salary $84, 666, plus employer's contribution to superannuation and annual leave loading (pro rata)
At TAFE NSW, we are dedicated to life-changing impact.
That’s why we offer world-class training and education that delivers the skills needed for the jobs of today and tomorrow.
Life-changing impact starts with an incredible team that sees their career as an opportunity to transform someone’s world. Whether that’s inspiring students, supporting each other, or helping our communities and industries flourish.
We live by TAFE NSW values: Customer Focus, Integrity, Collaboration, and Excellence. They define who we are, how we work, and inspire our performance.
We invest in our people
At TAFE NSW, you will discover a diverse, dynamic, and collaborative environment, where you can innovate, create value, and do meaningful work.
We provide you with tools, ongoing training and professional development, health and wellbeing programs.
About the role
Exciting permanent part-time opportunity working 3 days per week at our Broken Hill campus, with specific days of work being course-dependent and varying based on delivery requirements. This is a newly created role designed to strengthen student support services across our Broken Hill campus and surrounding communities, providing an opportunity to make a meaningful impact on the educational experience and success of learners.
The Education Support Officer is supervised by the Teacher-in-Charge or Head Teacher and works under the direction of a teacher as appropriate. You will provide support to a diverse range of learners, including students who may face challenges associated with studying in regional, rural and remote locations. You will play a key role in fostering engagement, removing barriers to learning, and ensuring positive student outcomes remain at the forefront of your decision-making.
About you
You will love this role if you thrive on solving problems and helping others. You will be a part of a dynamic team, supporting students to successfully carry out tasks and understand their learning materials and concepts whilst creating an innovative and exciting educational environment. You will be technologically savvy with prior demonstrated experience with Microsoft Word and Excel and online meeting platforms like MS Teams to be able to support students both face to face as well as via connecting platforms.
To succeed, you will need strong organisational skills, attention to detail, confidence liaising with internal and external stakeholders, and the ability to work proactively across multiple priorities in a fast‑paced environment
We are looking for motivated and engaged individuals who have the ability to meet the following selection criteria:
- A Diploma of Nursing or Bachelor of Nursing as a minimum qualification
- Must be either an Enrolled Nurse or Registered Nurse with current AHPRA registration and recent clinical Industry experience in an acute area
- Ability to understand the content of the learning materials and the processes used in the discipline.
- High-level interpersonal and communication skills, including the ability to be proactive and show initiative and ability to explain ideas in a clear and concise manner.
- Commitment and ability to support learning in an adult environment and a demonstrated ability to motivate and encourage students.
- Ability to establish effective working relationships with people from a diverse range of backgrounds and to provide quality customer service as part of a broader team.
- Skills in the use of relevant information and communication technologies.
Note: This role does not teach or prepare lessons or resources and does not deliver training nor undertake assessment.
To about the role, click to view the Role Description.
Our commitment to diversity, equity and inclusion
TAFE NSW is committed to building a culturally safe and inclusive workplace that reflects the diversity of the communities we serve. We welcome applications from all backgrounds and encourage you to apply. If you require adjustments during the recruitment process, please contact our Talent Acquisition Advisor listed below.
To apply for this role, click 'apply now' and provide:
- Your current resume
- Copies of your qualifications (upload as one PDF file). Certified copies preferred; these will be required if successful for the role
- A response to the below targeted question when prompted in the application form (max. 300 words)
Targeted Question: This role supports students studying in Broken Hill and other regional, rural and remote locations. Can you provide an example of how you would support students or clients who faced barriers due to their location, limited access to services, or other challenges?
A career of life-changing impact awaits you. Apply now!
Applications close: Wednesday 12 August at 11:55pm AEST
Additional Information:
General recruitment and adjustment enquiries:
Contact Talent Acquisition Advisor, Sarah Aitchison,
[email protected] or 0435 078 206.
For support with preparing your application and understanding the recruitment process, visit our Application Process page, and explore the helpful resources available through I Work for NSW.
This is a child-related position. Successful candidates must hold a valid NSW Working with Children Check (WWCC) prior to commencing. TAFE NSW will also conduct an Australian National Criminal Record Check on the preferred applicant as part of the pre‑employment process.
To be eligible for a position at TAFE NSW, you must be an Australian citizen, a permanent resident of Australia, or a New Zealand citizen with a current New Zealand passport.
An eligibility list, valid for 18 months, may be created for this position and used to fill future vacancies.
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