Education Support Worker jobs in Sydney Western Suburbs NSW

Early Learning Support Officer, SEO1

• Temporary full-time appointment for a period of up to three (3) years

• 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 Childhood Outcomes Division

• attract, retain and develop early childhood education and care teachers and educators

• work across government to expand proven child development programs

• provide fee relief for families of preschool-aged children and increase quality and availability of preschool in NSW

• support quality practice to enhance outcomes, particularly for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander children, children from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, children with disability, and children living in regional and remote areas

• fund the early learning sector to innovate, grow and address gaps in services.

• design, develop and deliver universal preschool across NSW by 2030, beginning with 100 new public preschools on public school sites by 2027.
  
  

About the position

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

• Please attach one document (in Word or PDF format) addressing each selection criteria for the position you are applying for, with a maximum of 300 words per criteria.

• Update your work profile details directly on the iWorkforNSW platform and/or attach a CV/ Resume

• A cover letter is not required

Please be advised that it is a requirement that all candidates submit their applications online. No paper based, email based, or late applications will be accepted.

For all enquiries please contact: Bronwyn Taylor via email on bronwyn.taylor10@det.nsw.edu.au

Closing date: Sunday 1 November 2026 at 11:59pm.

Please Note: 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.

If you currently hold a temporary NSBTS role, please refer to Advice for current NSBTS considering applying for other positions during their temporary NSBTS appointment.

Existing internal employees are encouraged to refer to the vacation guide for teachers taking up a temporary Non-School Based Teaching Service position.