School Learning Support Officer - Full Time - Ongoing - Merewether High School

NSW Police Force; Newcastle; On-site; AUD 52,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

Merewether High School in Newcastle is seeking a School Learning Support Officer on a full-time ongoing basis. The role supports students with diverse learning needs under teacher direction.

You will assist with student welfare, health and wellbeing activities, and may support specific streams such as vision, hearing, and bilingual settings. Applicants must have Working with Children Check clearance and complete mandatory training; training for first aid, medication administration, and health

Qualifications

• Working with Children Check clearance required.
• Mandatory Department of Education training; willingness to undertake first aid training.
• Medication administration training to be provided as needed.
• Health support training provided based on student needs.

Responsibilities

• Support students with identified learning needs in classrooms and other learning environments under the direction of a teacher.
• Assist with student welfare, health and wellbeing activities as required.
• Provide support for students in streams/settings such as vision, hearing and bilingual as needed.

Skills

Teamwork

Communication

Empathy

Job description

Job Description - School Learning Support Officer - Full Time - Ongoing - Merewether High School (0000BDPH)

School Learning Support Officer - Full Time - Ongoing - Merewether High School - 0000BDPH

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Location

Central & North Coasts - Newcastle & Hunter Valley

Advertisement Number A900158549

Number of Positions

1

Closing Date

02-Nov-2026, 5:00:00 AM

Job Category

SASS

Organisation

School Administrative and Support

Position Information

The NSW Department of Education provides, funds and regulates education services for NSW students from early childhood to secondary school, delivering world-class education through its public schools and providing funding support to non-government schools. We employ, develop and support teachers, leaders and other staff to deliver the best outcomes for students and to advance the wellbeing of Aboriginal people.

Total Remuneration Package: The salary range for this position is $38.33 - $44.53 per hour. The total salary package will include employer's contribution to superannuation and leave loading

School Name Merewether High School

Principal Network Newcastle

Staffing Area Newcastle

FTE 1.000

Contact Phone number 02 49693855

Contact School Admin - 99999999

About the Role

School Learning Support Officers provides support for students with identified diverse learning needs including disability in classrooms and other learning environments under the direction and supervision of a teacher to support the achievement of educational outcomes. This support includes student welfare, health and wellbeing activities as required. In addition School Learning Support Officers may provide specific support for students in the following streams or settings: pre‑school, vision support, hearing support, and bilingual. Student Learning Support Officers working in these streams/settings have specific additional duties, in addition to the general duties for School Learning Support Officers that are required to be performed.

Essential Requirements

• Working with Children Check Clearance
• Completion of mandatory training required by the Department of Education and a willingness to undertake first aid training relevant to the School Learning Support Officer role.
• Administration of Medications – training to be provided based on student needs.
• Health support training to be provided based on student needs (subject to transition provisions).

Merewether High School is an academically selective school located in Newcastle. It has a high profile and is acknowledged for achieving excellence. We provide an inspirational model of public education that nurtures the academic, physical, social and emotional wellbeing of all students. The school's core values of integrity, diversity and excellence underpin a broad, balanced and relevant curriculum which is focused on high expectations for student academic achievement. Student enrolment in 2026 is 1083 students from a wide geographical area, including 35 Aboriginal students. An active and supportive parent body collaboratively lead our P&C Association and canteen. The school has built a strong community committed to excellence, diversity and the fostering of individual talents.

Specific Selection Criteria

• Demonstrated ability to work effectively as part of a team.
• Ability to work with students with emotional, physical or intellectual disabilities.
• Awareness of the needs of students with emotional, physical or intellectual disabilities.
• Effective communication skills.

Special Notes

We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds, including but not limited to Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander people, people of any age or gender, people from culturally and linguistically diverse groups and/or from the LGBTQIA+ community, veterans, refugees, people with disability, people with sensory differences, and neurodiverse people.

We pay respect to the Traditional Custodians and First Peoples of NSW, and acknowledge their continued connection to their country and culture.