VET Support Officer, SEO1

VET Support Officer, Senior Education Officer 1 (SEO1)

• Temporary full-time appointment for a period of up to 28 January 2029
  Location: Queanbeyan

About the Department of Education

At the NSW Department of Education we educate and inspire lifelong learners – from early childhood, through schooling to vocational education and training (VET).

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 are 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.

About the Education and Skills Reform directorate

Education and Skills Reform (ESR) drives reform and policy development based on strategic analysis and evidence, while ensuring strong external relations for the whole education system. We deliver critical programs across the pillars in Our Plan for NSW Public Education aimed at improving outcomes in schooling and skills to positively transform lives through learning. We drive delivery of the NSW Skills Plan to support participation in VET, driving economic and wellbeing outcomes in NSW.

The Skills and Workforce Programs (S&WP) directorate drives skills supply in NSW through the delivery of strategic workforce programs, with a strong focus on equity. We deliver high-quality VET for Secondary Students (VETSS) programs, including school-based apprenticeships and traineeships (SBATs), and provide careers and pathways support to enhance educational journeys for all learners. We are proud to shape the future of workforce development in NSW through delivery of the NSW Skills Plan. We are a collaborative, results-driven team, known for innovation, inclusivity, and a shared commitment to delivering positive outcomes that empower learners and communities.

The goal of the VETSS business unit is that every student finishes school ready to succeed in their chosen pathway as an informed, responsible citizen. To see that happen we are committed to enhancing access to high-quality VETSS programs in schools and school-based apprenticeships and traineeships (SBATs). We provide high quality training for VET teachers and work to minimise their administrative burden. We are a warm and collegiate team with a shared ambition for tangible positive outcomes for students.

About the position

This position supports public schools in the provision of a broad range of VETSS programs in a defined geographic area. The position requires regular face-to-face attendance at schools, TAFE NSW campuses, and at relevant local meetings and VET activities each week during school terms.

For further information about this position, including the statement of duties, please review the position description.

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 the pre-screening questions that you have discussed this opportunity with your direct supervisor/principal and that they are willing to release you for the required period.

How to apply

To apply you will be required to address the selection criteria in relation to the Statement of Duties for the position in your application.

• Please attach one document (in Word or PDF format) addressing each selection criteria for the position you are applying for, with a maximum of 300 words per criteria.
• Update your work profile details directly on the iWorkforNSW platform and/or attach a CV/Resume
• A cover letter is not required

Please be advised that it is a requirement that all candidates submit their applications online. No paper based, email based, or late applications will be accepted.

For all enquiries please contact: the NSW Department of Education, VET for Secondary Students business unit via email:

Closing date: Thursday 13 November 2025 at 11:59pm.

Please Note: Forpermanent teachers in a NSW public school taking up a non-school based temporary appointment, the right of return to their substantive position is for up to 3 years.

The 2017 transitional arrangement for the recruitment of Non-School Based Teaching Service positions, for all Senior Education Officer 1 (SEO1) and Senior Education 2 (SEO2) positions across the Department have ceased. Revised eligibility requirements for SEO1 and SEO2 positions are now in place. Applicants should refer to the Definitions for recent school based and recent NSBTS experience for further information.

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.

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.

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