Student Support Officer – Full Time – Ongoing - Yudi Gunyi School

NSW Government; Council of the City of Sydney; On-site; AUD 74,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

A government department in New South Wales is seeking a Student Support Officer to enhance student wellbeing and learning outcomes. The role involves providing individual support and creating referral pathways for families. Candidates must have relevant qualifications and a commitment to Aboriginal education policies. This position offers a salary range of $74,428.00 - $109,127.00 per annum.

Qualifications

• Completed diploma or higher qualification in social work, youth work, welfare or related discipline.
• Valid and current Working With Children Check (WWCC).
• Knowledge of and commitment to the Department’s Aboriginal education policies.

Responsibilities

• Enhance student wellbeing and learning outcomes.
• Provide individual and targeted wellbeing support.
• Create referral pathways for students and families.

Skills

Knowledge of Aboriginal education policies

Effective communication skills

Experience in social work or youth work

Education

Diploma or higher qualification in social work, youth work, welfare or related discipline

Job description

Location

Sydney Region

Advertisement Number

A900150927

Number of Positions

1

Total Remuneration Package

The salary range for this position is $74,428.00 - $109,127.00 per annum (pro‑rata for part‑time roles). The total salary package will include employer’s contribution to superannuation and leave loading.

Principal Network

Botany Bay

Staffing Area

Port Jackson

FTE

1.000

Contact

Phone: [phone]
School Admin: 99999999

Closing Date

05-Dec-2025, 4:00:00 PM

Job Category

School Support Staff

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

Student Support Officers work within the school community to enhance student wellbeing and learning outcomes in partnership with the wellbeing team and the school counselling service. They provide individual and targeted wellbeing support and whole‑school wellbeing initiatives, creating referral pathways for students and families to child and family support agencies.

Essential Requirements

• A completed diploma or higher qualification in social work, youth work, welfare or related discipline, attached to your application
• Knowledge of and commitment to the Department’s Aboriginal education policies
• Valid and current Working With Children Check (WWCC)

Talent Pool

A talent pool may be created through this recruitment process. A talent pool is a group of candidates who have undergone an assessment process and have been identified as suitable for this role or similar roles for a period of 18 months. Being part of a talent pool means that you may be considered for ongoing or temporary employment for a range of similar roles, offering opportunities to gain a wide range of experiences to build your public service career.

How to Apply

To apply for this role, please submit in either Word or PDF format:

1. A cover letter (max 2 pages) – demonstrating how your skills, knowledge and professional experience meet the focus capabilities as outlined in the role description
2. A current resume (max 5 pages) – including name, phone number(s) and email for two professional referees
3. Copies of your qualifications and academic transcripts

Note: all documents relating to your application, including qualifications and academic transcripts, are required to be submitted online via iworkfor.nsw. No paper‑based, email or late applications will be accepted.

About the NSW Department of Education

The Department of Education is the largest provider of public education in Australia, responsible for delivering high‑quality public education to two‑thirds of the NSW student population. We welcome applications from all ages, 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 adjustments to our recruitment or interview process to better enable you to shine, please contact the Diversity and Inclusion Team ([e-mail]) or visit the NSW Department of Education Diversity and Inclusion page.

Special Notes

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