School Learning Support Officer – Identified – Full Time – Ongoing – Hastings Secondary College Westport Campus

Mobile; Nice (CA); Sur place; USD 37 000 - 43 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

Hastings Secondary College Westport Campus is seeking a School Learning Support Officer (Identified) to join our team in Port Macquarie. This full-time, ongoing role supports students with diverse learning needs under teacher direction, focusing on welfare, health and wellbeing.

Essential requirements include Working with Children Check clearance and mandatory training; medication administration and health support training are provided.

Qualifications

• Working with Children Check clearance is required.
• Mandatory Department of Education training completed or willingness to undertake.
• Administration of medications training and health support training provided.

Responsabilités

• Provide support for students with identified learning needs under teacher supervision.
• Contribute to student welfare, health and wellbeing activities in classrooms and other settings.
• Support streams such as pre-school, vision/hearing support and bilingual programs.

Connaissances

Communication skills

Teamwork

Empathy for students

Formation

Working with Children Check Clearance

Mandatory training completion

First aid willingness

Description du poste

School Learning Support Officer – Identified – Full Time – Ongoing – Hastings Secondary College Westport Campus – 0000BECS
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Location

Regional NSW
Advertisement Number A900159164

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 Hastings Secondary College Westport Campus
Principal Network Hastings
Staffing Area Port Macquarie
Hours/Minutes 31 hours 15 minutes per week
FTE 1.000
Contact Name Benita Seymour
Contact Phone number 02 6583 6400
Contact School Admin – 99999999

Closing Date

28-Oct-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 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).

Hastings Secondary College — Westport Campus is a vibrant Years 7–12 learning community in Port Macquarie. As part of Hastings Secondary College, the campus works collaboratively across both campuses to promote high expectations and positive outcomes for every student. Westport Campus has approximately 610 students, with around 24% identifying as Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander. The campus values strong relationships, inclusion, student wellbeing and meaningful connections with families and the wider community.

Specific 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.

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

Information Session

On Thursday, 22nd October 2026 at 10am, 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.

For technical support please contact School Recruitment Support at 1300 863 694.