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

Mosman High School (enrolment 1100 students) is a comprehensive, co-educational school. It has outstanding achievements in the academic and creative and performing arts fields. The school values individuality, diversity and its supportive parent community.



The school has gifted programs from Year 7 to Year 12 and all teachers have the opportunity to teach gifted students. Our solid learning and support and welfare teams have established an environment where student welfare needs are met. In 2027 the school will have its first support class.

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

Describe your experience in assisting teachers to implement individual learning programs for students with diverse learning needs. How have you supported the delivery of tailored learning goals and adaptations to promote student progress and inclusion?

Targeted Question 2

Outline your experience in supporting students displaying challenging behaviours such as defiance, work avoidance, difficulties with task initiation, or sensory processing needs. What strategies have you found effective in managing these behaviours to support student engagement and learning?

Application contact details

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

Contact

Susan Wyatt 99681006

Application close date

04 November 2026 at 4:00pm

📌 School Learning Support Officer - Full time - Ongoing - Mosman High School (Sydney)
🏢 School Administrative and Support
📍 Sydney