School Learning Support Officer - Aboriginal Identified - Full Time - Ongoing - Morisset Public School

Position InformationThe 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 SchoolMorisset Public School is situated on the south-west side of Lake Macquarie on Awabakal land. Morisset Public School is a proud member of the Western Shores Learning Alliance (WSLA), in partnership with four other primary schools and Morisset High School. Morisset Public School has a total of 159 enrolments within a community of increasing diversity. 28% of students identify as Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander and 15% originate from language backgrounds other than English. In 2026 Morisset Public School will have a multi-categorical support class. The wellbeing and engagement of our students is a priority with a continued focus on high quality explicit teaching to achieve improvement in literacy and numeracy.About The RoleSchool 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. This School Learning Support Officer position will provide specific support for students in our newly formed 2026 Multi-categorical (MC) class.Essential RequirementsWorking with Children Check ClearanceCompletion 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 CriteriaDemonstrated 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.ConditionsThis position is designated for the employment of an Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander person. This initiative is authorised by the Department's Equal Employment Opportunity Management Plan in accordance with Part 9A 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 NotesAbout The NSW Department Of EducationThe 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 and people with disability. If we can make some adjustments to our recruitment/interview process to better enable you to shine, please contact the Diversity and Inclusion Team (*****@det.nsw.edu.au) or visit NSW Department of Education Diversity and InclusionHow to ApplyTo apply for this role, please submit an application by clicking “Apply Online” below. You will need to attach a covering letter (max. 3 pages) and your resume (max. 5 pages), in either Word or PDF format, that demonstrates how your skills, knowledge and experience can contribute to the success of this role in accordance with the Selection Criteria as outlined in the Statement of Duties. It is a requirement that you include the name and contact details of two referees.If there are targeted questions, you must respond to these (maximum 300 words) and include in your covering letter.Note: It is a requirement that all applicants submit their applications online on iworkfor.nsw.gov.au. No paper based, email based or late applications will be accepted.Information SessionOn Thursday, 27th November 2025 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.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 ***************@det.nsw.edu.au with subject line "Yarn Up" noting the job reference number.