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.

Hastings Secondary College - Westport Campus is a vibrant Years 7-12 learning community in Port Macquarie. As part of Hastings Secondary College, the campus works collaboratively across both campuses to promote high expectations and positive outcomes for every student. Westport Campus has approximately 610 students, with around 24% identifying as Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander. The campus values robust relationships, inclusion, student wellbeing and meaningful connections with families and the wider community.

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).

Key Responsibilities

- 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.

This is an identified Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander position. Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander applicants must provide documentation upon appointment. More information can be found in the policy library under Confirmation of Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander Descent .

If there are targeted questions, you must respond to these (maximum 300 words) and include in your covering letter.

It is a requirement that you include the name and contact details of two referees.

About the NSW Department of Education

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. 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.

Information Session

On Thursday, 22nd October 2026 at 10am, the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Recruitment and Advisory team will host an online Yarn Up (information session) about this role. The session will provide a detailed overview of the recruitment process, including applying for the position and interview to build confidence in your application.

We will be in touch with further details and the meeting link. Alternatively, you may email the team at [email protected] with subject line "Yarn Up" noting the job reference number.

📌 School Learning Support Officer (Port Macquarie)
🏢 NSW Department of Education
📍 Port Macquarie