Job Description - School Learning Support Officer - Identified - Full Time - Ongoing - Lisarow High School *****BDTS)
School Learning Support Officer - Identified - Full Time - Ongoing - Lisarow High School - ****BDTS
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Location
Central & North Coasts - Newcastle & Hunter Valley
Advertisement Number A*********
Number of Positions
1
Total Remuneration Package: The salary range for this position is $***** - $***** per hour.
The total salary package will include employer's contribution to superannuation and leave loading
School Name Lisarow High School
Staffing Area Central Coast
FTE *****
Contact Phone number ********
Contact School Admin - ********
Closing Date
23-Sep-****, 11:00:00 PM
Job Category
SASS
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
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
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).




Lisarow High School is a comprehensive 7–12 school with an enrolment of approximately 750 students.
Approximately 4% of students identify as Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander.
Lisarow High School is on Darkinjung land and sits on picturesque grounds in close proximity to the Pacific Highway.
Positive partnerships exist between the school and its partner schools – Lisarow, Ourimbah, Narara, Valley View and Niagara Park Public Schools.
Combined these schools work together as the Valley Schools Learning Community.
The school works in close partnership with its community, supported by an active Parents and Citizens Association and Cooinda Aboriginal Education Consultative Group.
Our school offers High Potential and Gifted Education opportunities for all students including: Extension class placement, Creative and Performing Arts Academy, Sports Academy and students are offered a broad curriculum choice in Stages 5 & 6.
Our school offers a well–rounded wellbeing program for students, led by a committed Learning Support Team.
Our school has a depth of experienced and expert teachers.
Our school achieves outstanding academic results and provides Pathways to success for all students.
Our school has a proud history of fostering a positive, inclusive learning environment for all students to allow for them to Strive for success through collaboration and the increased use of Student Voice in planning and the school improvement cycle.
Our staff are recognised as expert supervising teachers for preservice teachers and we have partnered with the University of Newcastle as a Qualified Experience Hub with our partner schools.
Specific Selection Criteria
Demonstrated ability to work effectively as part of a team.
Ability to work with students with emotional, physical or intellectual disabilities.
Awareness of the needs of students with emotional, physical or intellectual disabilities.
Effective communication skills.
Conditions
This is an identified Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander position.




Aboriginality/Torres Strait Islander is a genuine occupational qualification and is authorised under section 14(d) of the Anti-Discrimination Act ****.
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 .
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
Thursday, 17th September **** 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.
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
******
with subject line "Yarn Up" noting the job reference number.
Targeted Question 1
Describe a time where you have had to care for a person with emotional, physical or intellectual disabilities.
Targeted Question 2
What do you think your Aboriginality will bring to the role of School Learning Support Officer?
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 - Identified - Full Time - Ongoing - Lisarow High School (New South Wales)
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