Education Support Officer - Health (Aboriginal Identified)

Tafensw; Taree; On-site; AUD 29,000 - 36,000; Part time

Job summary

TAFE NSW - Biripi Country, Taree TAFE Campus, seeks an Education Support Officer in Nursing. The role supports students one-on-one and in small groups, delivering guidance across both face-to-face and online formats. It includes light documentation tasks and occasional local travel, with a 0.4 FTE schedule and pro rata remuneration.

The position emphasizes Aboriginal identification, collaboration with teachers, and creating an engaging learning environment for diverse student cohorts.

Qualifications

• Aboriginality is a genuine occupational qualification.
• Hold a Diploma in Nursing or higher level qualification.
• Ability to understand learning materials and processes in nursing.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills with initiative.

Responsibilities

• Support students one-on-one and in small groups to build confidence.
• Assist with tutoring plans across face-to-face and online environments.
• Provide basic documentation and day-to-day tasks for the section.
• Travel locally to support students on placement when needed.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Organisational skills

Technology literacy

Education

Diploma in Nursing or above

Current AHPRA Registration

Tools

Microsoft Word

Excel

MS Teams

Zoom

Job description

Education Support Officer - Health (Aboriginal Identified)

Biripi Country – Taree TAFE Campus

Permanent Part-Time (0.4 FTE – 14 hours per week)

Total Remuneration Package: $82,918- $91,525. Package includes base salary ($73,054 - $80,637) plus employer's 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 shape 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, a 14-hour working week with a variety of flexible working options.

About the role

As an Education Support Officer in Nursing, you’ll help students build confidence as they learn new concepts and practical skills. You’ll support learners one‑on‑one and in small groups, offering guidance, encouragement, and simple follow‑up instruction that keeps them engaged and progressing. Working closely with Teachers, you’ll bring tutoring plans to life across both face‑to‑face and online environments.

You’ll also lend a hand with basic documentation and day‑to‑day tasks that keep the section running smoothly. From time to time, you may travel locally to support students while they’re on placement. This permanent part‑time role is a great way to experience working with TAFE—whether you’re exploring a future in education or looking to balance this work alongside your nursing career.

Note: This role does not teach or prepare lessons or resources and does not deliver training nor undertake assessment.

About You

You enjoy helping others succeed and can explain ideas in a clear, friendly, and practical way. You thrive in an adult learning environment and feel confident motivating students from all backgrounds as they work through their Nursing studies. Building strong relationships comes naturally to you, and you take pride in contributing to a team that puts learners first.

You’re also comfortable with technology, using tools like Microsoft Word, Excel, MS Teams or Zoom to support students both on campus and online. You communicate well, show initiative, and bring a calm, organised approach to your work—making you a valued part of the teaching team.

To succeed in this role, you will have:

• Aboriginality (Aboriginality is a genuine occupational qualification and is authorised under Section 14 of the Anti-Discrimination Act of 1977). Candidates selected for an interview must provide Confirmation of Aboriginality documentation at or before interview.
• Have appropriate subject knowledge, skills and hold a Diploma in Nursing or above
• 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.

Highly Regarded:

• Current AHPRA Registration as a Registered Nurse

Our commitment to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander employment

With over 420 Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander staff and a strong Aboriginal Staff Network, we are committed to creating a culturally safe workplace where dignity, trust, respect, and the promotion of diversity and inclusion are valued.

At TAFE NSW, you will have a sense of belonging and the opportunity to share your skills, stories, and passions and represent your communities and culture.

We are proud of our Reconciliation Action Plan, and our Aboriginal Employment Strategy and are continually improving our services to support Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander staff and students.

A career of life-changing impact awaits you.

Applications close 11.55pm AEDT Sunday 18 October 2026

General recruitment and adjustment enquiries

contact Rachael Honeysett - Talent Acquisition Advisor via [e-mail] or 02 79213369.

Role-specific enquiries

contact Brenda Nixon, Head Teacher Allied Health & Nursing via [e-mail] or 0418332142.

Aboriginal Candidate support

our friendly Aboriginal Employment Team is here to help. Contact us via our Advocate Servicesfor any questions or support regarding our Confirmation of Aboriginality process, application or resume support and interview preparation at [e-mail]

Applicants for this position must be Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander, identify as being Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander, and be accepted in the community as such. An applicant's race is a genuine occupational qualification and is authorised under Section 14(d) of the NSW Anti-Discrimination Act 1977. Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander applicants will be required to provide Confirmation of Aboriginality documentation at or before interview.

For helpful insights into preparing your application, TAFE NSW’s recruitment process, and getting interview ready, read through our Application Process and the interactive Capability Application Tool.

This is a child-related position. A Working with Children Check is a prerequisite for anyone in child-related work. It involves a national criminal history check and review of findings of workplace misconduct.

To be eligible for positions at TAFE NSW, you need to be an Australian Citizen or 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 position(s) of the same classification that subsequently becomes vacant, may be filled via this recruitment.

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Advertised: 02 Oct 2026 AUS Eastern Standard Time
Applications close: 18 Oct 2026 AUS Eastern Daylight Time