School Learning Support Officer

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).

• 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.

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.

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 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

Additional Information

Casino Public School is a Pre-school to Year 6 primary school and is situated in the rural township of Casino. The students are from diverse backgrounds with a wide range of abilities and achievements represented in each year group. Aboriginal students represent 34% of enrolments. The school houses a Support Unit with four support classes. The school will be organised into five teams, three stage teams, a Learning and Support Team and the Support Unit team. Each team is led by an Assistant Principal with the support of a Deputy Principal, two Assistant Principals Curriculum Instruction and the Principal. The total current enrolment is approximately 450 students.

Casino Public School works closely with schools in Casino and surrounds, including Casino West Public School and Casino High School. As a school community we embrace developing relationships and connections within and across our schools and community. Our engages with the Djanangmum AECG and other local community organisations to grow relationships within the community to improve outcomes for our students.

Our school culture is one of high expectations for achievement, a shared sense of responsibility for student engagement, learning development and success. Positive respectful relationships underpinning productive learning environments are supporting students developing their identities as learn Positive Behaviour for Learning (PBL) supports the school's learning culture and whole school processes. It enhances staff capacity to reflect on practice and promotes a consistent approach across the school. Students are acknowledged for their positive contributions to the school and learning.

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 No paper based, email based or late applications will be accepted.

Information Session

On Thursday, 16th October 2025 at 10am, the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Recruitment and Advisory team will host an online Yarn Up (information session) about this role. The session will provide a detailed overview of the recruitment process, including applying for the position and interview to build confidence in your application.

To register your interest, please fill out the registration form here or by scanning the QR code below. We will be in touch with further details and the meeting link. Alternatively, you may email the team at with subject line "Yarn Up" noting the job reference number.

Targeted Question 1

Outline your understanding of how you would support students with diagnosed disabilities and additional health care needs as an SLSO in a support unit setting.