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School Learning Support Officer - Preschool - Full Time - Ongoing - Birrong Public School - job post

School Administrative and Support
3.9 out of 5 stars
Sydney NSW
$38.33 - $44.53 an hour - Full-time
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Job details

Pay

  • $38.33 - $44.53 an hour

Job type

  • Full-time

Location

Sydney NSW

Full job description

School Administrative and Support

Reference number
0000BCGT
Occupation
SASS
Work type
    Location
    Sydney Region
    Salary Information
    The salary range for this position is $38.33 - $44.53 per hour. The total salary package will include employer's contribution to superannuation and leave loading
    Principal Network
    Chullora
    School Name
    Birrong Public School
    Staff Area
    Granville
    Closing date
    27 August 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.
    Birrong Public School is excited to be opening our new public preschool. This initiative is part of the NSW Government’s commitment to deliver 100 new public preschools by 2027.

    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
    • On appointment must be working towards or hold an Australian Children’s Education and Care Quality Authority (ACECQA) approved Certificate III in Children’s Services or Certificate III in Early Childhood Education and Care.
    • 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.
    • Commitment to protecting and promoting the safety, wellbeing and rights of all children.
    • Ability to work with young children.
    • Awareness of the needs of young children.
    • Effective communication skills


    Conditions

    It is anticipated that this position will commence Day 1, Term 4, 12 October 2026
    Please note if you are 'working towards' an Australian Children’s Education and Care Quality Authority (ACECQA) approved Certificate III in Children’s Services or Certificate III in Early Childhood Education and Care, you will be appointed on a temporary basis until completion of the approved qualification. Failure to complete within twelve (1 months from your entry on duty date, will result in cessation of the temporary employment.


    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 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
    Staff undertaking roles in preschools will be required to demonstrate suitability and ongoing compliance with the Children (Education and Care Services) National Law (NSW) and Education and Care Services National Regulations (NSW), and NSW Department of Education policies and practices as implemented for public preschools. This includes a commitment to child safe practices and requirements. Further information can be found at Child Safety Reforms
    Further information about the school can be found in this link https://birrong-p.schools.nsw.gov.au/

    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 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.
    For technical support please contact School Recruitment Support at 1300 863 694.
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