School Learning Support Officer - Identified - Full time - Ongoing - Kempsey High School

NSW Government; Kempsey; On-site; AUD 51,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Kempsey High School in Regional NSW seeks a School Learning Support Officer to assist students with diverse learning needs across classrooms and learning environments. You will work under teacher direction to support welfare, health and wellbeing activities and help students reconnect with learning goals.

The role requires Working with Children Check clearance and training in first aid, medication administration, and health support to support students effectively.

Qualifications

• Working with Children Check clearance is mandatory.
• Willingness to undertake first aid training relevant to the role.
• Training in administration of medications as required.
• Health support training to be provided based on student needs.

Responsibilities

• Support students with diverse learning needs in classrooms and learning spaces.
• Assist with student welfare, health and wellbeing activities under teacher supervision.

Skills

Working with Children Check

First aid training

Medication administration

Health support training

Job description

Location

Regional NSW

Number of Positions

1

Closing Date

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

Job Category

SASS

Organisation

School Administrative and Support

Remuneration

Total Remuneration Package: The salary range for this position is $37.21 - $43.23 per hour. The total salary package will include employer's contribution to superannuation and leave loading

Contact Details

Contact Name: Paula Smith
Contact Phone number: 0427 881 691
Contact School Admin: 99999999

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).

Kempsey High School (KHS) is built on the lands of the Dunghutti people and has an enrolment of 550 students including 42% Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander students. It is a comprehensive high school (7-12), engaged in several initiatives to support students from Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander backgrounds and for students from low socio-economic status communities. Kempsey High School became a Connected Communities High School in 2021. The school has an ICSEA (Index of Community Socio-Economic Advantage) of 854 and a FOEI (Family Occupation and Education Index) of 153.

This position is based at Kempsey High School and will work within the Macleay Valley Return to School Centre, an initiative supporting students in Years 5-10 who are undertaking a period of suspension from their regular school.

The Centre provides a structured, supportive and engaging learning environment where students can continue their education, develop positive relationships and build the skills and strategies needed to successfully reconnect with their home school.

The successful applicant will work as part of a small team to support students with diverse learning, social and emotional needs. The role requires a flexible, student-centred approach, with an emphasis on building positive relationships, supporting learning and creating opportunities for students to experience 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.

Conditions

This is an identified Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander position. Aboriginality/Torres Strait Islander is a genuine occupational qualification and is authorised under section 14(d) of the Anti-Discrimination Act 1977. Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander applicants must provide documentation upon appointment. More information can be found in the policy library under Confirmation of Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander Descent

Special Notes

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, neurodiverse people and people with disability. If we can make some adjustments to our recruitment/interview process to better help you shine, please contact the hiring manager using the contact details provided above. For more information, visit NSW Department of Education Diversity and Inclusion

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

Job Reference Number: 0000B6ZE

Information Session

On Thursday, 19th November 2026 at 3:00pm, the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Recruitment and Advisory team will host an online Yarn Up (information session) about this role. The session will provide a detailed overview of the recruitment process, including applying for the position and interview to build confidence in your application.

To register your interest, please fill out the registration form or by scanning the QR code below. We will be in touch with further details and the meeting link.

If you require additional assistance, you may reach out to the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Recruitment and Advisory team at [e-mail] with subject line "Yarn Up" noting the job reference number.