School Learning Support Officer

Job Description – School Learning Support Officer – Identified – Full Time – Ongoing – Bowral High School (0000B22T)

Number of Positions: 1

Salary Range: $37.21 – $43.23 per hour (includes superannuation and leave loading).

Location

Bowral High School, Bowral, NSW.

Closing Date

29 Oct 2025

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 provide 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. Those working in these streams/settings have specific additional duties on top of the general duties for School Learning Support Officers.

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).

Selectoion 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.

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. 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 them 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.

Information Session

On Thursday, 23 Oct 2025 at 10:30am, 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 email AboriginalEmployment@det.nsw.edu.au with subject line “Yarn Up” noting the job reference number.

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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