**Early Learning Advisor, SEO2**:
- Temporary full-time appointment for a period of up to 23 April 2028 Location: Parramatta
**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 Early Learners Unit**:
The Early Learners Unit in the Public Early Childhood Education and Care Directorate, acts for the department as the approved provider of NSW public preschools and is accountable for compliance with the legislative requirements of the National Quality Framework (NQF).
**About the position**:
The Early Years Advisor provides advice and support on early childhood education and care to public preschools within NSW public schools. It is a full-time position and may include travel.
This is an opportunity in the Early Learning team to work on some exciting initiatives in public preschools. We are looking for team members with expertise in the NQF including early childhood curriculum and pedagogy and a passion for improving outcomes for our youngest learners.
For further information about this position, including the statement of duties, please click here to view 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**
- Update your work profile details directly on the iWorkforNSW platform and/or attach a CV
- A cover letter is not required
**Closing date**:Wednesday 5 March 2025 at 11:59pm.
Existing internal employees are encouraged to refer to the vacation guide for teachers taking up a temporary Non-School Based Teaching Service position.
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.
**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.