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).

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.

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 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.

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

Port Hacking High School has a diverse student population with strong connections to its local community. The school provides a balanced education for all students, with a focus on academic achievement along with extra-curricular opportunities in sport and the creative and performing arts. The school enrolment consists of 950 students, 25 Aboriginal and 30% from a non-English speaking background.

Port Hacking High School is also excited to establish a fifth autism support class in 2027 bringing the total number of support classes at the school to seven. This position is for a full time SLSO,



who will rotate across each support class. Working collaboratively with teachers, the successful applicant will support student learning and wellbeing initiatives and promote strong, supportive connections between staff, students, families, external providers and the wider community.

It is anticipated the position will begin on Day 1 2027.

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.

Targeted Question 1

As an SLSO, how do you manage complex or challenging situations effectively while maintaining a calm, professional and positive approach? Provide an example of how you managed a complex situation involving a student, outlining the key challenges you faced and how you worked to resolve these.

Targeted Question 2

- Please provide an example of your success working both as part of a team and as an individual to contribute to the work of the team. In your response, outline the key challenges faced and how you worked with the team to overcome these challenges.

Application contact details

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

Contact

Abigail Gassman (phone hidden)

Application close date

07 October 2026 at 4:00pm

📌 School Learning Support Officer - Port Hacking High School (Sydney)
🏢 Nsw Government
📍 Sydney