Job Description - Operational Paraprofessional, Specialist - Community Engagement Officer - Full Time - Temporary ACIP - Muswellbrook High School (0000BBBT)

Operational Paraprofessional, Specialist - Community Engagement Officer - Full Time - Temporary ACIP - Muswellbrook High School - 0000BBBT

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Location

Central & North Coasts - Newcastle & Hunter Valley

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Number of Positions

1

Total Remuneration Package: The salary range for this position is $72,040.00 - $78,879.00 per annum (pro rata for part time roles). The total salary package will inc lude employer's contribution to superannuation and leave loading.

School Name Muswellbrook High School

Staffing Area Muswellbrook

FTE 1.000

Contact Name Kylie Kelly

Contact Phone number

Contact School Admin -

Closing Date

12-Aug-2026, 6:00:00 AM

Job Category

School Support Staff

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

Community engagement officers are a type of operational paraprofessional. The operational paraprofessional role is designed to provide in and out of classroom support to teachers, allowing teachers more time to focus on student learning.

Selection criteria





Applicants for the position of community engagement officer will be assessed against the following criteria:

- Ability to relate well to families, students and other community members
- Understanding of the values and beliefs of the school and the nature of the school community
- Capacity to work as part of a team
- Excellent communication and liaison skills
- Effective organisational skills and an ability to prioritise own work
- Demonstrated experience in working within family and community environments
- Capacity to work with students from diverse backgrounds.

Essential Requirements

- Working with Children Check Clearance
- Completion of mandatory training required by the Department of Education

Special Notes

This is a temporary role for 12 months with possibility of extension.

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 people of all backgrounds, including but not limited to Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander people, people of any age or gender, people from culturally and linguistically diverse groups and/or from the LGBTQIA+ community, veterans, refugees, people with disability, people with sensory differences, and neurodiverse people. If we can make some adjustments to our recruitment/interview process to better help you shine, please reach out to the contact person for this recruitment, details listed above. For more information, visit the NSW Department of Education’s Diversity, equity and inclusion webpage .

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

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📌 Operational Paraprofessional, Specialist - Community Engagement Officer - Full Time - Temporary ACIP - Muswellbrook High School (Newcastle City Council)
🏢 Nsw Government
📍 Newcastle City Council