School Administrative and Support

Reference number

0000BBBT

Occupation

School Support Staff

Work type

Location

Central & North Coasts

Salary Information

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.

Principal Network

Upper Hunter

School Name

Muswellbrook High School

Staff Area

Muswellbrook

Closing date

12 August 2026 at 4:00pm

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.

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 iworkfor.nsw.gov.au. No paper based, email based or late applications will be accepted.

Targeted Question 1

Imagine you have responsibility for supporting several students with competing needs at the same time, each requiring engagement with families, school staff and external agencies. Explain how you would prioritise your workload, coordinate stakeholders and maintain effective communication to achieve the best possible outcomes for students while meeting school priorities.

Targeted Question 2

As a Community Engagement Officer, you may be required to support students experiencing complex wellbeing or engagement needs while balancing competing school priorities. Describe how you would build effective relationships with the student, their family and school staff to understand the student's needs, facilitate appropriate support and contribute to positive educational outcomes.

📌 Operational Paraprofessional, Specialist - Community Engagement Officer - Full Time - Temporary ACIP - Muswellbrook High School (Australia)
🏢 School Administrative and Support
📍 Australia