Early Learning Support Officer, SEO1

NSW Department of Education; Sydney; On-site; AUD 75,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

NSW Department of Education is seeking an Early Learning Support Officer (SEO1) for a temporary full-time appointment up to three years, located in Parramatta. The role involves providing guidance on quality early learning programs across NSW public preschools and supporting national priorities in early learning.

Some travel may be required; WWCC and a National Criminal Record Check are mandatory.Closing date: 01 November 2026.

Job description

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

The Early Childhood Outcomes division is responsible for ensuring all children make a strong start in life and learning and make a successful transition to school. The division will transform early childhood education and care, child development and contribute to women's economic participation in NSW through improved access, affordability and quality of care and services. It includes strategic investments to:

• 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

The role provides advice and guidance on quality early learning programs and initiatives in NSW Public preschools and supports the implementation of state and national priorities for early learning. Some travel may be required subject to business need. For further information about this position, including the statement of duties, please review 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.

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.

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.

We welcome applications from all ages and genders, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, culturally and linguistically diverse groups, the LGBTQIA+ community, veterans, refugees and people with disability.

If we can make some adjustments to our recruitment/interview process to better enable you to shine, please contact the Diversity and Inclusion Team ([e-mail]) or visit NSW Department of Education Diversity and Inclusion.

E-list

If the selection panel identifies more than one suitable candidate for the role, an E-list may be created from which these suitable candidates may be chosen and directly offered employment in other similar roles that may become available in the future.

For all enquiries please contact: Bronwyn Taylor via email on [e-mail]