School Learning Support Officer
Full Time – Ongoing – Birrong Girls High School (0000B1ZS)
Location
Sydney Region
Position Information
Title: School Learning Support Officer
FTE 1.0
Remuneration: $37.21–$43.23 per hour (includes superannuation and leave loading)
Closing date: 10-Dec-2025, 4:00:00 PM
Contact
Phone: 96445057
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, supporting the achievement of educational outcomes. They also support student welfare, health and wellbeing activities as required. In addition, School Learning Support Officers may provide support in the following streams or settings: pre‑school, vision support, hearing support, and bilingual. Officers working in these streams/settings have specific additional duties in addition to the general duties required for School Learning Support Officers.
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).
Specific 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.
About the School
Birrong Girls High School is a vibrant, comprehensive and multicultural girls' secondary school established in 1957 and located in the south‑western suburbs of Sydney. Ninety‑four per cent (94%) of the 724 students enrolled in the school are from Language Backgrounds Other than English (LBOTE), comprising a diverse range of cultural backgrounds which represent 40 language groups. The school's Family Occupation and Education Index (FOEI) is 148. The school's motto, "Ad Astra" (To the stars), emphasises high expectations for teaching and learning and the school has maintained a consistent focus on overcoming disadvantage by improving learning outcomes for our students. The school values are the pursuit of personal excellence; respect; responsibility; cooperation; understanding, tolerance and inclusion; and integrity. These values are firmly embedded in school culture, policies and practices and underpin the school's vision statement. The school's core focus areas are reflected in the key learning platforms of Literacy, Numeracy, ALARM, Quality Teaching, Formative Assessment and 21st Century Learning (STEAM).
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.
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.
We pay respect to the Traditional Custodians and First Peoples of NSW, and acknowledge their continued connection to their country and culture.
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.
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