Education Support Officer- Children’s Education and Care

Tafe Nsw; Newcastle-Maitland; On-site; AUD 86,000 - 106,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Health and wellbeing programs

Professional development opportunities

Job summary

TAFE NSW is seeking an Education Support Officer to join the early childhood team. You will assist with organising student work placements and support teaching practices under the supervision of the Head Teacher or Teacher-in-Charge.

The role emphasizes strong interpersonal skills, collaboration with industry partners, and delivering high-quality student support. A Diploma in Early Childhood is required, with a pro‑rata part-time arrangement until Dec 2027.

Qualifications

• Hold a Diploma (or higher) qualification in Early Childhood.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Commitment to supporting learning in an adult environment.
• Ability to build relationships with students, colleagues and industry partners.

Responsibilities

• Organise work placements for students in collaboration with industry partners.
• Support teaching and learning practices under supervision.
• Work with Head Teacher or Teacher-in-Charge to meet deadlines.
• Provide high-quality customer service and engage with a diverse community.

Skills

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Customer service

Team collaboration

Proactive

Education

Diploma in Early Childhood

Tools

Microsoft Office

MS Teams

Job description

Education Support Officer- Children's Education and Care

Education Support Officer- Children's Education and Care

Temporary part-time position until Dec 2027 (21 hours p/w)

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

About the role

We are seeking a passionate and motivated Education Support Officer (ESO) to join our collaborative early childhood team. Working under the supervision of the Head Teacher or Teacher-in-Charge, you will work closely with our industry partners to organise work placement for students. You may also contribute to supporting teaching and learning practices. This role is ideals for someone with a high level of interpersonal and organisational skills with a strong capacity to meet deadlines.

About you

You have strong communication and interpersonal skills, you can build positive relationships with students, colleagues and industry stakeholders. You are approachable, proactive and committed to delivering a high-quality outcomes.

You thrive working as part of a collaborative team and provide excellent customer service. Confident using technology, you can effectively utilise Microsoft Office applications, MS Teams and other digital tools to support teaching and learning.

We are looking for motivated and engaged individuals who have the ability to meet the following selection criteria:

• Hold appropriate subject knowledge and skills, and at minimum a Diploma (or higher) qualification in Early Childhood.
• 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.

To find out more about the role, click to view the Role Description.

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: Sunday 8 November at 11:55pm AEDT

General recruitment and adjustment enquiries:Contact Talent Acquisition Advisor, Sarah Aitchison, ***************@tafensw.edu.au or 0435 078 ***.

Role-specific enquiries: Contact Head Teacher Children’s Education, Christine Saunders via email ***************@tafensw.edu.au

For support with preparing your application and understanding the recruitment process, visit our Application Process page, and explore the helpful resources available through I Work for NSW.

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.