Job Description - Disability & Inclusion Officer, SEO1 (0000B8L6)
Disability & Inclusion Officer, SEO1 - 0000B8L6
Disability & Inclusion Officer, SEO1
Temporary full-time appointment commencing 28 January 2027 for a period up to 30 January 2030
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 Inclusion and Wellbeing Directorate
Learning Improvement Group commissions, develops and delivers programs that improve educational standards, the quality of teaching and learning in NSW schools, and provides support for children and students.
We are responsible for:
Maximising access, inclusion and wellbeing of students in education P-12, through oversight of relevant school policies and by commissioning programs or strategic partnerships with other agencies and service providers.
Developing and monitoring policies and advice that require teachers to use evidence-based practice and achieve high professional standards in the delivery of curriculum, assessment and reporting.
Developing evidence-based programs, professional learning and instructional resources to build the capability of teachers and school leaders and delivering improvement at scale through local support to groups of teachers or tailored to schools and principal networks.
Monitoring, supporting and regulating early childhood education services in NSW, working to ensure the delivery of quality early education for children from birth up to and including school age.
About the position
The Disability and Inclusion Officer supports the delivery of a range of learning and wellbeing services and programs to enhance inclusive practices to support students with a disability including Aboriginal students.
For further information about this position, including the statement of duties, please review the position description.
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.
How to apply
To apply you will be required to address the selection criteria in relation to the Statement of Duties for the position in your application.
Please attach one document (in Word or PDF format) addressing each selection criteria for the position you are applying for, with a maximum of 300 words per criteria.
Update your work profile details directly on the iWorkforNSW platform and/or attach a CV/Resume.
A cover letter is not required.
Please be advised that it is a requirement that all candidates submit their applications online. No paper based, email based, or late applications will be accepted.
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.
The 2017 transitional 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 refer to 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 (dandi@det.nsw.edu.au) or visit NSW 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: $182,921. Package includes salary ($149,059 - $161,377), employer's contribution to superannuation and annual leave loading.
Contact Kerry Keogh - E: Kerry.Keogh@det.nsw.edu.au
We pay respect to the Traditional Custodians and First Peoples of NSW, and acknowledge their continued connection to their country and culture.
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