School Learning Support Officer

Job Title

School Learning Support Officer - Identified - Full Time - Ongoing - Rutherford Technology High School - 0000B1PR

Location

Central & North Coasts - Newcastle & Hunter Valley

Advertisement Number

A900147963

Number of Positions

1

Total Remuneration

The salary range for this position is $37.21 - $43.23 per hour. The total salary package will include employer's contribution to superannuation and leave loading

School Name

Rutherford Technology High School

FTE

1.000

Contact

Phone: 49325999
School Admin: 99999999

Closing Date

02-Oct-2025, 4:00:00 PM

Job Category

SASS

Organisation

School Administrative and Support

Position Information

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 the following streams or settings: pre-school, vision support, hearing support, and bilingual. Student Learning Support Officers working in these streams/settings have specific additional duties, in addition to the general duties for School Learning Support Officers that are required to be performed.

Essential Requirements

- Working with Children Check Clearance
- 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.
- Administration of Medications – training to be provided based on student needs.
- Health support training to be provided based on student needs (subject to transition provisions).

Specific Selection Criteria

- Demonstrated ability to work effectively as part of a team.
- Ability to work with students with emotional, physical or intellectual disabilities.
- Awareness of the needs of students with emotional, physical or intellectual disabilities.
- Effective communication skills.

Conditions

This position is designated for the employment of an Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander person. This initiative is authorised by the Department's Equal Employment Opportunity Management Plan in accordance with Part 9A of the Anti-Discrimination Act 1977. Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander applicants must provide documentation upon appointment. More information can be found in the policy library under Confirmation of Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander Descent.

Special Notes

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 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 adjustments to our recruitment/interview process to better enable you to shine, please contact the Diversity and Inclusion Team or visit NSW Department of Education Diversity and Inclusion.

Information Session

On Friday, 26th September 2025 at 10:00 am, the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Recruitment and Advisory team will host an Online Yarn Up (information session) about this role.

To register your interest, please fill out the Yarn Up RSVP Form or scan the QR code below. We will be in touch with further details and the meeting link. Alternatively, you may email AboriginalEmployment@det.nsw.edu.au with subject line "Yarn Up" noting the job reference number.

How to Apply

To apply for this role, please submit an application online. Attach a covering letter (max. 3 pages) and your resume (max. 5 pages) in Word or PDF that demonstrates how your skills, knowledge and experience contribute to the role in accordance with the Selection Criteria. Include the name and contact details of two referees. If targeted questions are provided, respond (max 300 words) and include in your covering letter.

Note: All applicants must submit their applications online on iworkfor.nsw.gov.au. No paper-based, email-based or late applications will be accepted.

We pay respect to the Traditional Custodians and First Peoples of NSW, and acknowledge their continued connection to their country and culture.

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