Location
Sydney Region
Number of Positions
1
Total Remuneration Package: The salary range for this position is $74,428.00 - $109,127.00 per annum (pro‐ra for part time roles). The total salary package will include employer's contribution to superannuation and leave loading.
Staffing Area: Port Jackson
FTE: 1.000
Contact Phone number: 96981967
Contact School Admin: 99999999
Closing Date
29-Apr‐2026, 6:00:00 AM
Job Category
School Support Staff
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
Student Support Officers work within the school community to enhance student wellbeing and learning outcomes in partnership with the wellbeing team and the school counselling service. They provide individual and targeted wellbeing support and whole‐of‐school wellbeing initiatives and programs that are evidence‐based. They play a pivotal role in working collaboratively with external agencies and creating referral pathways for students and families to child and family support agencies.
Essential Requirements
* A completed diploma or higher qualification in social work, youth work, welfare or related discipline, which must be attached with your application.
* Knowledge of and commitment to the Department's Aboriginal education policies.
* Valid and current Working With Children Check (WWCC).
Talent Pool
A talent pool may be created through this recruitment process. A talent pool is a group of candidates who have undergone an assessment process and have been identified as suitable for this role or similar roles for a period of 18 months. Being part of a talent pool means you may be considered for ongoing or temporary employment for a range of similar roles, providing opportunities to gain a wide range of experiences and build your public service career.
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 needed adjustments can be made to the 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.
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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