School Learning Support Officer – Full Time - Ongoing - Mulwaree High School

NSW Government; Goulburn; On-site; AUD 52,000 - 68,000; Full time

Job summary

The NSW Department of Education is seeking School Learning Support Officers to join Mulwaree High School in Goulburn. You will support students with identified learning needs under the supervision of a teacher, contributing to welfare, health and wellbeing outcomes.

Roles may include duties across streams such as pre-school, vision/hearing support, and bilingual settings. Two X.XXFTE positions are available; training and clearances are required.

Qualifications

• 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.

Skills

Teamwork

Disability awareness

Communication skills

Job description

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).

Selection Criteria

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

Special Notes

This advertisement is for two positions. X.XXFTE and X.XXFTE.

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 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. If we can make some adjustments to our recruitment/interview process to better help you shine, please reach out to the contact person for this recruitment, details listed above. For more information, visit the NSW Department of Education’s Diversity, equity and inclusion webpage.

To meet the page limits outlined in the guidelines, all application attachments must be submitted in PDF format. Please note that late applications will not be accepted.

Additional Information

Mulwaree High School is the largest comprehensive secondary school in Goulburn. With a stable student population of 830, following a recent zone change, the school serves a diverse community, with approximately 9% of students identifying as Aboriginal and 6% from non-English speaking backgrounds. The school community is united by core values of respect, responsibility, and opportunity, and we foster a culture of kindness, resilience, and happiness. Mulwaree High promotes a positive environment where students are encouraged to seize opportunities to explore and develop their talents. Students actively engage in a wide range of extracurricular activities, including sports, cultural pursuits, and academic competitions, representing the school at all levels. Mulwaree High School is committed to the holistic development of every student, with a collaborative approach to decision-making involving staff, students, and the broader community. This ensures we remain responsive to the needs and aspirations of all.