Early Learning Support Officer, SEO1

About the Department of Education

At the NSW Department of Education, we educate and inspire lifelong learners - from early childhood, through schooling to vocational education and training. We ensure young children get the best start in life by supporting and regulating the early childhood education and care sector. We unlock excellence and unleash the potential of two-thirds of school children in NSW. We’re proudly public and the largest education system in Australia. We nurture opportunities for every learner to develop the skills needed for their chosen career path, helping shape the industries of tomorrow. We respect and value Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples as First Peoples of Australia.

About the Early Childhood Outcomes Division

The Early Childhood Outcomes division is responsible for ensuring all children make a strong start in life and learning and make a successful transition to school. The division will transform early childhood education and care, child development and contribute to women’s economic participation in NSW through improved access, affordability and quality of care and services. It includes strategic investments to:

- attract, retain and develop early childhood education and care teachers and educators
- work across government to expand proven child development programs
- provide fee relief for families of preschool-aged children and increase quality and availability of preschool in NSW
- support quality practice to enhance outcomes, particularly for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander children, children from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, children with disability, and children living in regional and remote areas
- fund the early learning sector to innovate,



grow and address gaps in services.
- design, develop and deliver universal preschool across NSW by 2030, beginning with 100 recent public preschools on public school sites by 2027.

About the position

The role provides advice and guidance on quality early learning programs and initiatives in NSW Public preschools and supports the implementation of state and national priorities for early learning.

Some travel maybe required subject to business need.

Please be advised: The department may direct you to undertake classroom teaching and lesson preparation as required.

For current NSW public school based employees or employees who hold right of return to a NSW public school, please confirm in the pre-screening questions that you have discussed this opportunity with your direct supervisor/principal and that they are willing to release you for the required period.

For all enquiries please contact: Bronwyn Taylor via email on [email protected]

Please Note: For permanent teachers in a NSW public school taking up a non-school based temporary appointment, the right of return to their substantive position is for up to 3 years.

The2017transitional arrangement for the recruitment of Non-School Based Teaching Service positions, for all Senior Education Officer 1 (SEO1) and Senior Education 2 (SEO2) positions across the Department have ceased.



Revised eligibility requirements for SEO1 and SEO2 positions are now in place. Applicants should refer to the Definitions for recent school based and recent NSBTS experience for further information.

Existing internal employees are encouraged to referto the vacation guide for teachers taking up a temporary Non-School Based Teaching Service position.

This is a child-related role. As a condition of employment, you will be required to provide a Working with Children Check (WWCC) Clearance number and complete a National Criminal Record Check. For more information, click here.

We welcome applications from all ages and genders, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, culturally and linguistically diverse groups, the LGBTQIA+ community, veterans, refugees and people with disability. If we can make some adjustments to our recruitment/interview process to better enable you to shine, please contact the Diversity and Inclusion Team ([email protected]) or visitNSW Department of Education Diversity and Inclusion.

E-list: If the selection panel identifies more than one suitable candidate for the role, an E-list may be created from which these suitable candidates may be chosen and directly offered employment in other similar roles that may become available in the future.

Location

Sydney Region-Sydney - Greater West

Work Type

Full-time

Number of Positions

1

Total Remuneration Package: $188,408. Package includes salary ($153,531 - $166,218), employer's contribution to superannuation and annual leave loading.

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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📌 Early Learning Support Officer, (Sydney)
🏢 NSW Police Force
📍 Sydney