Job Description - School Learning Support Officer - Identified - Full Time - Ongoing - Lake Illawarra High School (0000B6M3)
School Learning Support Officer - Identified - Full Time - Ongoing - Lake Illawarra High School - 0000B6M3
Location
Advertisement Number A900152462
Number of Positions
1
Salary
Total Remuneration Package: The salary range for this position is $37.21 - $43.23 per hour. The total salary package will include employer's contribution to superannuation and leave loading.
FTE
1.000
Contact
Phone number 02 42963844
School Admin - 99999999
Closing Date
02-Mar-2026, 4:00:00 PM
Job Category
SASS
Organisation
School Administrative and Support
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 provide 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.
Lake Illawarra High School is a comprehensive high school situated on the foreshores of Lake Illawarra on the traditional lands of the Wadi Wadi people. In 2025, we have a mainstream enrolment of 500 students, with approximately 25% identifying as being of Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander background. The school is also home to the 'Inclusive Education Centre', a special education unit, which caters for 74 students and has one IM class, two MC classes, two Autism classes and four Intensive Learning Support Mental Health Classes. Lake Illawarra High School hasa FOEI of 153 in 2025. At Lake Illawarra High School we cater for a wide range of student abilities and as a result offer an extensive curriculum and many opportunities to engage in extra‐curricular activities.The school has a CLONTARF Academy which provides ongoing support and the provision of opportunities in many areas for our Aboriginal boys. Lake Illawarra High is a member of the Lake Learning Community and works together with both our feeder primary schools and our community to sustain a culture of effective, evidence‐based teaching for ongoing improvement and to support the learning and wellbeing of students as they transition from primary to high school.
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 designated for the employment of an Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander person. This initiative is authorised by the Department's Equal Employment Opportunity Management Plan in accordance with Part 9A of the Anti‐Discrimination Act 1977. 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.
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, neurodiverse people and people with disability. If we can make some adjustments to our recruitment/interview process to better help you shine, please contact the hiring manager using the contact details provided above. For more information, visit NSW Department of Education Diversity and Inclusion.
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.
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 them 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.
Information Session
On Monday, 23rd February 2026, at 2:30pm 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.To register your interest, please fill out the registration form or by scanning the QR code below. We will be in touch with further details and the meeting link. Alternatively, you may email the team at AboriginalEmployment@det.nsw.edu.au with subject line "Yarn Up" noting the job reference number.
Targeted Question 1
How would you use your connection to culture to support Aboriginal students, families and community.
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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