Non-School Based Teaching Staff Position

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.

We currently have PEO opportunities available within the following directorates within the Teaching, Learning and Student Wellbeing (TLSW) division

Closing: Monday 27 October 2025 at 11.59pm (AEST).

Teaching Learning and Student Wellbeing division: delivers programs and professional learning to enhance teaching practices, strengthen educational and instructional leadership, provide evidence-based curriculum resources, improve student literacy and numeracy, and implement whole-school wellbeing approaches. It also focuses on equitable access to services and ensuring inclusive and safe schools.

Inclusion & Wellbeing directorate: directorate leads coordination of state-wide strategy, policies and programs to lift student participation, health and wellbeing, outcomes for students with disability, maximising access, inclusion and wellbeing of students in education from P-12.

• Student Health Coordinator (PEO) – Job Reference #: 0000B2VC

Student Support & Specialist Programs directorate: provides state-wide student support services and specialist programs to support student engagement in Arts, Sport, Community Languages and International programs, child wellbeing and mental health, and assisted school travel.

• Physical Activity Strategy & Planning Coordinator (PEO) – Job Reference #: 0000B2VO
• Sport Strategy & Planning Coordinator (PEO) – Job Reference #: 0000B2VF

Student Wellbeing Support directorate: provides direct support to schools to strengthen accessible and inclusive education practice to maximise wellbeing and learning for students in NSW public schools.

• Learning & Wellbeing Coordinator (PEO) – Job Reference #: 0000B2VH
• Support & Interagency Coordinator (PEO) – Job Reference #: 0000B2VK

Teaching & Learning Support directorate: develops and delivers evidence-based processional learning, resources and advice that enables schools, teachers and the system to support all learners to effectively access the curriculum to fulfill their potential.

• EAL/D Education Coordinator (PEO) – Job Reference #: 0000B2VI
• Multicultural Education Coordinator (PEO) – Job Reference #: 0000B2VJ

To apply please click on the below link, where you will be redirected to our job search page. To search for the position/s you wish to apply, insert the 8-digit job reference number into the search bar. To submit your application, please follow the instructions on the relevant job listing.

NON SCHOOL BASED TEACHING STAFF (NSBTS) POSITIONS

Please be advised: The Department may direct you to undertake classroom teaching and lesson preparation as required.

For current NSW public school based employees or employees who hold right of return to a NSW public school, please confirm in your application letter that you have discussed this opportunity with your direct supervisor/principal and that they are willing to release you for the required period.

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.

For all enquiries please contact the NSBTS Recruitment team via

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 () 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.