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.
Conditions
* This position is targeted to the employment of an Aboriginal person and is authorised by the Department's EEO Management Plan in accordance with Part 9A of the Anti-Discrimination Act 1977. When applying for an Aboriginal identified position, applicants must provide confirmation of Aboriginality and a certified statutory declaration upon interview as defined in the Confirmation of Aboriginality guidelines
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 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 ) or visit NSW Department of Education Diversity and Inclusion
Additional Information
Maitland High School proudly leads with tradition, equity, and aspiration. We are a strong, inclusive, and future-focused learning community committed to providing the best education money can't buy—where every student is known, valued, cared for, and empowered to succeed. Through high-impact teaching, genuine care, and meaningful partnerships, we foster personal excellence, cultural and community pride, and are dedicated to the provision of equity of opportunity for all- understanding that every student deserves to thrive.
Maitland High is proud to have the confidence of the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities, with 17.9% of students identifying as Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander. The ALEC (Aboriginal Learning, Engagement and Culture) Centre and the NASCA Girls Academy support cultural identity, academic success, and engagement. With a particular emphasis on improving literacy and numeracy foundations, the school aims to ensure all students can access high levels of achievement in the HSC and secure successful post-school pathways including university, further education, apprenticeships, and meaningful employment.
How to Apply
To apply for this role, please submit an application by clicking "Apply Online" below. 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 No paper based, email based or late applications will be accepted.
Targeted Question 1
Describe the skills, experience ands expertise you bring to the role of supporting all students and in particular, those of Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander heritage.
Targeted Question 2
How can you levy your cultural understanding to contribute to the positive learning culture of Maitland High School.