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 The Community Liaison Officer supports schools in building vibrant, tolerant and harmonious school communities. The Community Liaison Officer works to support school communities in the development of approaches to improve social, emotional, health and educational outcomes for students.

Talent Pool A talent pool may be created through this recruitment process. A talent pool is a group of candidates who have undergone an assessment process and have been identified as suitable for this role or similar roles for a period of 18 months. Being part of a talent pool means that you may be considered for ongoing or temporary employment for a range of similar roles. This offers exciting opportunities for you to gain a wide range of experiences to build your public service career.

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 This temporary employment will be up to 12 months with the possibility of extension.

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

West Wallsend High School is a proudly comprehensive 7-12 community-focused school, which supports and encourages students to achieve their full potential in an inclusive and caring environment based on the core values of respect, responsibility and excellence. The school is located on the land of the Pambalong of Awabakal Country on the western side of Newcastle as part of the Lake Macquarie North Principal Network and has an enrolment of 660 students. Students come from a wide range of socio-economic backgrounds with 16.8% of students identifying as Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander.

Enrolment numbers have remained steady for the past three years. The school's staffing entitlement is 59 teaching staff and 16 non-teaching staff. The school funds additional staff aligned to key strategic initiatives.

We value and actively pursue excellence working in partnership with our community to create a strong sense of belonging and a collaborative inclusive culture aspiring to our vision that We learn for life. Teachers are committed to providing a high-quality community of learning, delivering a broad range of subjects in an environment of high expectations, high care and high support. Seven inclusive education classes (eight in 2027) are dedicated to the provision of personalised learning and support for students with disabilities and/or enhanced needs.





A range of targeted programs are on offer, including innovative initiatives for high potential and gifted students. The school places a concentrated focus on developing aspirational learners with robust vocational educational opportunities. Students engage with a range of opportunities in sport, creative and performing arts, leadership, cultural initiatives, and STEM (science, technology, engineering and mathematics) at school, regional and state level.

How to Apply To apply for this role, please submit in either Word or PDF format:

1. A cover letter (max 2 pages)

- demonstrating how your skills, knowledge and professional experience meet the focus capabilities as outlined in the role description

1. A target question response (maximum 300 words per target question)

- answering the two targeted questions below

1. A current resume (max 5 pages)

- including name, phone number/s and email for two professional referees

1. Copies of your qualifications and/or academic transcripts

Note: it is a requirement that all candidates submit their applications online via iworkfor.nsw. No paper based, email based or late applications will be accepted. For technical support please contact School Recruitment Support at 1300 863 694.

Targeted Question 1

Describe a situation where you were able to effectively support a parent or family with an issue and how your communication skills and interpersonal skills were able to lead to a successful outcome for the parent or family and the school? (300 words maximum)

Targeted Question 2

How do you plan and deliver tasks to meet deadlines? Please give an example of a recent project that you were part of and its impact. (300 words maximum)

Application contact details

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

Contact

Melanie Clarke 02 49 532 111

Application close date

14 October 2026 at 4:00pm

📌 Community Liaison Officer - Full Time - Temporary - West Wallsend High School (New South Wales)
🏢 Nsw Government
📍 New South Wales