School Learning Support Officer - Full Time - Ongoing - Multiple Positions - Warilla High School

NSW Government; Wollongong City Council; On-site; AUD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A state educational authority in Wollongong is seeking two School Learning Support Officers to assist students with diverse learning needs, including those with disabilities. The role involves teamwork and significant interaction with students, ensuring supportive educational environments. Candidates must hold the Working with Children Check and complete the mandated training. This is an excellent opportunity to make a real difference in student welfare in an inclusive setting.

Qualifications

• Working with Children Check Clearance is essential.
• Completion of mandatory training required by the Department of Education.
• Willingness to undertake first aid training.

Responsibilities

• Support students with identified diverse learning needs.
• Provide health and wellbeing activities as required.
• Work under the direction of a teacher.

Skills

Team Collaboration

Working with Students with Disabilities

Effective Communication

Job description

Location

Advertisement Number: A900150766

Number of Positions

2

Remuneration

Salary range: $37.21 - $43.23 per hour. Salary package includes employer's contribution to superannuation and leave loading.

School

Warilla High School

FTE

1.000

Contact Phone number

42963055

Contact School Admin

99999999

Closing Date

05-Dec-2025, 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.

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).

Warilla High School has an enrolment of 1050 students, including 100 Aboriginal students and five support classes. The school provides a quality, comprehensive education to a diverse student enrolment, supported by a largely experienced staff with increasing numbers of new scheme teachers. The school has an outstanding program to support students with additional learning and support needs and is known for its innovative student welfare programs. The school has a proud tradition of fostering academic, cultural, sporting, creative and vocational success.

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

This advertisement is for two positions. 1.00FTE and 1.00FTE

About the NSW Department of Education

The Department of Education is the largest provider of public education in Australia with responsibility for delivering high‑quality public education to two‑thirds of the NSW student population. 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.

How to Apply

To apply for this role, please submit an application by clicking “Apply Online” below. You will need to attach a covering letter (max. 3 pages) and your resume (max. 5 pages), in either Word or PDF format, that demonstrates how your skills, knowledge and experience can contribute to the success of this role in accordance with the Selection Criteria as outlined in the Statement of Duties. It is a requirement that you include the name and contact details of two referees.

If there are targeted questions, you must respond to these (maximum 300 words) and include in your covering letter.

Note: It is a requirement that all applicants submit their applications online on iworkfor.nsw.gov.au. No paper based, email based or late applications will be accepted.

EEO Statement

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