Job Description - School Learning Support Officer - Preschool - Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander Identified - Full Time – Ongoing - Crawford Public School (0000BDO0)
School Learning Support Officer - Preschool - Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander Identified - Full Time – Ongoing - Crawford Public School - 0000BDO0
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Location
Sydney Region
Advertisement Number A900158514
Number of Positions
1
Total Remuneration Package: The salary range for this position is $38.33 - $44.53 per hour. The total salary package will include employer's contribution to superannuation and leave loading
School Name Crawford Public School
Staffing Area Mount Druitt
FTE 1.000
Contact Phone number 02 9621 7988
Contact School Admin - 99999999
Closing Date
14-Sep-2026, 4:00:00 PM
Job Category
SASS
Organisation
School Administrative and Support
Position Information
Please note: This position is designated for the employment of an Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander person.
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
- On appointment must be working towards or hold an Australian Children’s Education and Care Quality Authority (ACECQA) approved Certificate III in Children’s Services or Certificate III in Early Childhood Education and Care.
- 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).
Crawford Public School is located in Doonside. The school currently has 380 students enrolled with 25% Aboriginal population (90 students) and approximately 53% of students from Non-English Speaking Backgrounds. The school has a positive partnership with the P and C and the Nurringingy Aboriginal Education Consultative Group. Crawford Public School focuses on every child as an individual and caters for all learners based on their needs. This position is for a brand recent preschool scheduled to open in 2027.
Staff undertaking roles in preschools will be required to demonstrate suitability and ongoing compliance with the Children (Education and Care Services) National Law (NSW) and Education and Care Services National Regulations (NSW), and NSW Department of Education policies and practices as implemented for public preschools. This includes a commitment to child safe practices and requirements. Further information can be found at Child Safety Reforms .
Further information about the school can be found in this link https://crawford-p.schools.nsw.gov.au/
- Demonstrated ability to work effectively as part of a team.
- Ability to work with children with emotional, physical or intellectual disabilities.
- Commitment to protecting and promoting the safety, wellbeing and rights of all children.
- Ability to work with young children.
- Awareness of the needs of young children.
Conditions
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 .
Please note if you are 'working towards' an Australian Children’s Education and Care Quality Authority (ACECQA) approved Certificate III in Children’s Services or Certificate III in Early Childhood Education and Care, you will be appointed on a temporary basis until completion of the approved qualification. Failure to complete within twelve (12) months from your entry on duty date, will result in cessation of the temporary employment.
Special Notes
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, neurodiverse people and people with disability. If we can make some adjustments to our recruitment/interview process to better help you shine, please contact the hiring manager using the contact details provided above. For more information, visit NSW Department of Education Diversity and Inclusion
To meet the page limits outlined in the guidelines, all application attachments must be submitted in PDF format. Please note that late applications will not be accepted.
Information Session
On Tuesday, 8th September 2026 at 2:30pm, 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.
Alternatively, a room will be made available at Crawford Public School if you would prefer to join the meeting from there.
To register your interest, please fill out the registration form 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
[email protected] with subject line "Yarn Up" noting the job reference number.
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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📌 School Learning Support Officer - Preschool - Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander Identified - Full Time – Ongoing - Crawford Public School (New South Wales)
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📍 New South Wales