NSW Department of Education – Queanbeyan NSW

The NSW 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. For more information about the NSW Department of Education, please visit

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

- Temporary Full-Time until 30 June 2028
- Based in Queanbeyan and Batemans Bay with three days per week in the office, a supportive team environment, and opportunities for skilled growth.
- Salary ranges from $116,981 to $129,492 pa plus superannuation and annual leave loading

About the role

Rewarding opportunity to be a part of a team that supports schools and students in providing essential services and support. The role will:

- Receive and assess reports relating to students who may be at risk of harm, ensuring accurate records and timely case management.
- Provide high-quality advice and guidance to mandatory reporters on child protection obligations, response options and appropriate referral pathways.
- Work with internal teams and community partners to support effective and coordinated responses for students and their families.
- Deliver professional learning to mandatory reporters
- Provide culturally appropriate advice and support, including referral pathways for Aboriginal students and their families.
- Contribute to child protection training and professional learning, supporting staff to understand relevant policies, systems and procedures.
- Identify emerging trends and complex issues affecting student safety and wellbeing and provide timely advice to leadership.

Applicants are encouraged to prepare their application materials independently.



The selection panel values authentic and personally written responses that reflect your own experience, insights and alignment with the Department's values and priorities.

Note: The selection process will include a range of assessment techniques to assist in determining your suitability for the role. Successful candidates will be required to undertake pre-employment screening for this role which includes a National Criminal History Check.

This is a child-related role. As a condition of employment you will be required to provide a valid Working with Children Check (WWCC) Clearance number (for paid employment). Visit the website for more information.

Candidates must have Australian work rights (citizens, permanent residents, New Zealand citizens or a valid work visa). Ongoing (permanent) roles are open to Australian citizens and permanent residents and New Zealand citizens, while temporary roles welcome applicants with a visa.

Closing date: Monday 31st August 2026 at 11:59 PM

For role enquiries please contact Rowena Freer at ************@det.nsw.edu.au

We welcome applications of 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 (*********@det.nsw.edu.au) or visit NSW Department of Education Diversity and Inclusion.

A recruitment pool may be created through this recruitment process. A recruitment pool is a group of applicants who have been assessed and identified as suitable for this role, and who may be considered for a range of similar roles over the next 18 months, including temporary term or ongoing roles.

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📌 Field Assessment Officer (Queanbeyan-Palerang Regional Council)
🏢 NSW Department of Education
📍 Queanbeyan-Palerang Regional Council