Apply on Kit Job: kitjobau.com/job/38he0t School Administrative and Support Reference number 0000B6ZZ Occupation SASS Work type Location Sydney Region Salary Information 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 Principal Network Parramatta School Name Fowler Road School Staff Area Fairfield Closing date 26 March 2026 at 4:00pm 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 provides 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. 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 This is a part time 0.4FTE role. 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. Additional Information Fowler Road School is a School for Specific Purpose, Intensive Learning Support (Mental Health), located in the suburb of Merrylands, South-Western Sydney. The school has an enrolment cap of 56 students, Kindergarten to Year12, there is a high representation of ATSI and EAL/D students. Current ATSI enrolment is 18%. Cooperative partnerships with our families and wider school community are highly valued. The school maintains an active link with referring census schools (shared enrolment) of each student. Together we work collaboratively to implement reasonable adjustments, individualised planning and build the skills and capacity for students with a disability to access the curriculum and school life on the same basis as their peers, both at Fowler Road School and in the census school setting. SLSO staff work alongside teachers in the Fowler Road School classroom and are also involved in supporting student integration programs at local census school settings. The successful applicant will join a welcoming and supportive team environment and actively contribute to the implementation of Aboriginal education initiatives. 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 on iworkfor.nsw.gov.au. No paper based, email based or late applications will be accepted. Information Session On Friday, 20th March 2026 at 1:30pm 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 Demonstrated knowledge and commitment to implementing the Department's Aboriginal Education Policy and upholding the Departments Partnership Agreement with the NSW AECG to ensure quality outcomes for Aboriginal people. 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