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 School Learning Support Officer will provide support for students with identified diverse learning needs including autism. Working under the direction of Inclusive Education teachers, the SLSO assists in implementing interventions and strategies to foster an inclusive and supportive learning setting. The SLSO will liaise closely with teachers, parents and carers to ensure comprehensive support for students, helping to improve educational outcomes and wellbeing.

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

Picnic Point High School is a Year 7 to Year 12, Comprehensive, Coeducational Secondary School in Picnic Point with approximately 865 students. The Inclusive Education unit comprises of 6 classes with an additional class in 2027. We are proud to be part of a strong public education system and welcome students from all backgrounds and cultures.

Picnic Point High School promotes an inclusive,



collaborative and reflective learning environment based on the common values of Respect, Responsibility and Participation. Every student and every teacher in our school is known, valued and cared for as they pursue excellence in all aspects of school life.

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

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

Targeted Question 2

Please provide an example of how you have worked successfully as part of an educational team to address a problem. In your response, outline the key challenges faced and how you contributed to the team in overcoming 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

Chris Millar 02 9772 1700

Application close date

11 November 2026 at 4:00pm

📌 School Learning Support Officer - Full Time - Ongoing - Picnic Point High School (Sydney)
🏢 School Administrative and Support
📍 Sydney