Education Support Officer - Ageing and Disability

TAFE NSW External; Sydney; On-site; AUD 82,000 - 111,000; Part time

Job summary

TAFE NSW External seeks an Education Support Officer (ESO) in the Ageing and Disability stream to assist students with learning needs. You will provide tutoring and guidance, working alongside teachers to support engagement and progress.

In this role you will maintain records, assist with administrative duties, and help create an inclusive classroom environment. Training and flexible options are provided to support your professional growth.

Qualifications

• Hold a Certificate III in Individual Support, or be enrolled to complete it.
• Minimum of 3 years industry experience in Ageing, Disability or Community Services.
• Ability to explain concepts clearly and motivate learners.
• High-level interpersonal and communication skills for adult learners.
• Ability to use information and communication technologies.

Responsibilities

• Provide tutoring and learning assistance to students in Ageing and Disability.
• Engage with learners via face-to-face, online, phone and email.
• Maintain student records and support administrative/compliance tasks.
• Collaborate with teaching staff to support student success.
• Create an inclusive, positive learning environment.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

ICT skills

Student support

Team collaboration

Education

Certificate III in Individual Support

Enrolled in completion of certificate

Job description

TAFE NSW Life-Changing Careers

Education Support Officer - Ageing and Disability

Location: St George (Kogarah)

Permanent Part Time – 21 hours per week

$96,098 salary package - includes base salary $84,666, plus employer’s contribution to superannuation and annual leave loading (paid pro-rata)

At TAFE NSW, we are dedicated to life-changing impact.

That’s why we offer world-class training and education that delivers the skills needed for the jobs of today and tomorrow.

Life-changing impact starts with an incredible team that sees their career as an opportunity to transform someone’s world. Whether that’s inspiring students, supporting each other, or helping our communities and industries flourish.

We live by TAFE NSW values: Customer Focus, Integrity, Collaboration, and Excellence. They define who we are, how we work, and inspire our performance.

We invest in our people

At TAFE NSW, you will discover a diverse, dynamic, and collaborative environment, where you can innovate, create value, and do meaningful work.

We provide you with tools, ongoing training and professional development, health and wellbeing programs, with a variety of flexible working options.

About the role

Join our team as an Education Support Officer (ESO) - Ageing and Disability and play a key role in supporting student success. Working closely with Teachers and Head Teachers, you will provide tutoring and learning assistance to students undertaking studies in the Ageing and Disability sector.

In this rewarding role, you will draw on your industry knowledge and experience to encourage student engagement, build learner confidence, and help students develop the skills and understanding needed to progress through their studies. You will provide guidance and encouragement through a variety of channels, including face‑to‑face, online, phone and email interactions, helping learners stay motivated and achieve their educational goals.

You will also work collaboratively with teaching staff to maintain student records and support a range of administrative and compliance activities. This is a student‑focused position that contributes to a positive, inclusive and engaging learning environment.

Please note: This role does not involve delivering training, assessing students, or developing learning resources.

About You

You are passionate about supporting others to learn and succeed. With experience in Ageing, Disability, or Community Services, you bring current industry knowledge and the ability to explain concepts clearly and confidently.

You enjoy building relationships and have a natural ability to motivate and encourage people. Whether supporting students one‑on‑one or working as part of a broader team, you are patient, approachable, and committed to providing an exceptional learner experience.

To be successful in this role, you will meet the below selection criteria:

• Hold appropriate subject knowledge and skills, and at minimum hold a Certificate III in Individual Support, or are enrolled in and working towards completion.
• Have a minimum of (3) three years industry experience
• Ability to understand the content of the learning materials and the processes used in the discipline.
• High‑level interpersonal and communication skills, including the ability to be proactive and show initiative and ability to explain ideas in a clear and concise manner.
• Commitment and ability to support learning in an adult environment and a demonstrated ability to motivate and encourage students.
• Ability to establish effective working relationships with people from a diverse range of backgrounds and to provide quality customer service as part of a broader team.
• Skills in the use of relevant information and communication technologies.

Our commitment to diversity, equity and inclusion

TAFE NSW is committed to building a culturally safe and inclusive workplace that reflects the diversity of the communities we serve. We welcome applications from all backgrounds and encourage you to apply. If you require adjustments during the recruitment process, please contact our Talent Acquisition Advisor listed below.

Applications close 11:55pm AEDT Sunday 11th October 2026

Additional Information:

General recruitment and adjustment enquiries: Contact Jodie Dawson, Talent Acquisition Advisor, via email at [e-mail] or phone [phone]

Role‑specific enquiries: Contact Margaret Murphy, Head Teacher of Human Services, via [e-mail] or phone [phone]

This is a child‑related position. Successful candidates must hold a valid NSW Working with Children Check (WWCC) prior to commencing. TAFE NSW will also conduct an Australian National Criminal Record Check on the preferred applicant as part of the pre‑employment process.

To be eligible for a position at TAFE NSW, you must be an Australian citizen, a permanent resident of Australia, or a New Zealand citizen with a current New Zealand passport.

An eligibility list, valid for 18 months, may be created for this position and used to fill future vacancies.