School Learning Support Officer - Identified - Full Time - Ongoing - Warrawong High School

NSW Police Force; Coomba Park; On-site; AUD 53,000 - 61,000; Full time

Job summary

Warrawong High School is seeking a School Learning Support Officer to assist students with identified learning needs in various classroom settings under teacher supervision. The role is full-time and ongoing, located at Warrawong High School in Wollongong, NSW.

The position requires Working with Children Check clearance, completion of mandatory training, and willingness to undertake first aid and health-related training to support student outcomes.

Qualifications

• Working with Children Check Clearance is required.
• Mandatory Department of Education training completed; willingness to undertake first aid training.
• Administration of Medications – training to be provided based on student needs.
• Health support training to be provided based on student needs.

Responsibilities

• Support for students with identified diverse learning needs including disability in classrooms and other learning environments under the supervision of a teacher.
• Assist with student welfare, health and wellbeing activities as required.
• Provide additional duties for students in streams/settings such as pre-school, vision support, hearing support, and bilingual programs as needed.

Job description

Job Description - School Learning Support Officer - Identified - Full Time - Ongoing - Warrawong High School (0000BBTG)

School Learning Support Officer - Identified - Full Time - Ongoing - Warrawong High School - 0000BBTG

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Location

Advertisement Number A900156981

Number of Positions

1

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 Warrawong High School

Staffing Area Wollongong

FTE 1.000

Contact Phone number 02 4274 0707

Contact School Admin - 99999999

Closing Date

04-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.

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 stud ent welfare, he alth 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).

Warrawong High School is a diverse, inclusive and aspirational learning community that proudly reflects the cultural richness of contemporary Australia. Located within the Lake Illawarra North network, we work closely with our Warrawong Community of Schools to strengthen educational opportunities and pathways for young people across our local community.

With approximately 565 students, our school community brings together young people from diverse cultural, linguistic and social backgrounds. Around 46% of students have a language background other than English, with students and families representing more than 29 nationalities and 37 languages other than English. A further 11% of our students identify as Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander, enriching our school through culture, identity, connection to Country and community. With a FOEI of 166, we are committed to creating opportunities for every student to thrive, achieve and realise their aspirations.

Warrawong High School celebrates the diverse strengths, abilities, interests and aspirations of every student. Our Bayview Education Centre comprises ten classes and provides highly personalised learning opportunities that enable students with diverse abilities to develop their skills, independence, confidence and connections with the wider school community. We proudly host the region’s Intensive English Centre, supporting newly arrived, refugee and international students as they transition into Australian education. PRIME provides targeted intensive literacy and numeracy intervention, ensuring students are supported to build strong foundations for future learning.

We provide opportunities for high potential and gifted students through ASPIRE and nurture future‑focused learning through the Illawarra Academy of STEM Excellence, developed in partnership with industry and community. Our Real Madrid Foundation Social Sports program is used to build connection, confidence, participation and aspiration.

Our approach to learning is grounded in high expectations, explicit teaching, strong relationships and a commitment to student growth and attainment. We value Respect, Responsibility and Resilience and strive to create a school where every student is known, valued and cared for.

Through strong partnerships with families, community, education, industry and sporting organisations, Warrawong High School continues to create opportunities that enable our diverse student community to learn, grow, connect and achieve. Our students bring remarkable strengths, experiences and perspectives to our school, and we are committed to ensuring these are recognised, nurtured and celebrated.

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 Descent 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.

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.

Information Session

On Wednesday, 28th October 2026 at 3pm, 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. Alternatively, you may email the team at [e-mail] with subject line \"Yarn Up\" noting the job reference number.

yarn up

INFORMATION SESSION

Interested in this role? Join our Yarn Up!

Scan the QR code for more information or email us,
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Job Reference Number: 0000BBTG

Wednesday, 28 October 2026 at 3pm

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Describe how you would support a student with disability and diverse learning needs to engage in classroom activities, develop independence and work towards their individual learning goals.

Targeted Question 2

Describe how you would work collaboratively with teachers, other SLSOs and the broader school team to support students in a Support Unit.

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