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

- 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).

Selection Criteria

- Demonstrated ability to work effectively as part of a team.
- Ability to work with students 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.

- Effective communication skills

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.

Additional Information

At Broken Hill Public School,



we are committed to delivering excellence in education by fostering a culture of high expectations, continuous improvement, and student-centred learning. As a Preschool to Year 6 school in the Broken Hill Group of Schools, we embrace our diverse community, including our 32% Aboriginal student population, and provide a strong foundation for lifelong learning through inclusive and innovative educational programs. Through cooperative and data-informed practices, we ensure every student is challenged, engaged, and supported to achieve their personal best.

Our focus on quality teaching, professional growth, and evidence-based strategies enables us to drive improvements in student learning outcomes, particularly in Reading and Numeracy.

How to Apply To apply for this role, please submit an application . 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.

For technical support please contact School Recruitment Support at 1300 863 694.

Application contact details

If you have questions or would like to learn more about this role, please reach out to the contact below:

Contact

Jonathon Thomas 80873522

Application close date

05 October 2026 at 4:00pm

📌 School Learning Support Officer - Pre School - Full Time - Ongoing - Broken Hill Public School (New South Wales)
🏢 Nsw Government
📍 New South Wales