School Learning Support Officer - Multiple Positions - Full Time - Ongoing - Carlton South Public School (0000B4FU)
Job Title: School Learning Support Officer (Multiple Positions)
Location
Sydney Region
Advertisement Number
A900150588
Number of Positions
3
Closing Date
10-Dec-2025, 5:00:00 AM
Salary Range
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.
About the Role
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 the wellbeing of Aboriginal people.
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. School 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)
School Context
Carlton South Public School is a diverse Sydney school of approximately 515 students, with 80% from language backgrounds other than English and 53 languages represented. The school focuses on evidence-based, data-driven teaching to deliver explicit, differentiated learning that ensures growth for every student. Student wellbeing is prioritised through the Promoting Positive Behaviour (PPB) program and the Learning Powers framework. Students also enjoy diverse extracurricular opportunities such as dance, band, choir, chess, drama, and PSSA sport. Parents and the P&C; play an active role through collaboration, volunteering, and fundraising. Current priorities include strengthening data-driven practices and educational leadership with a focus on collaborative practices. In 2026 we will see the establishment of a current Inclusive Learning Hub, consisting of two Autism (Au) classes and one Autism/Intellectual Disability (Au/IO) class. The School Learning Support Officers will help to support the establishment of this new facility in collaboration with school leaders and teaching staff.
Selectin 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
This advertisement is for three 1.0 FTE positions.
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.
Should we need to make adjustments to our recruitment/interview process to better enable you to shine, please contact the Diversity and Inclusion Team () or visit the NSW Department of Education Diversity and Inclusion page.
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 at iworkfor.nsw.gov.au. No paper based, email based or late applications will be accepted.
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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