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Preschool Support Officer

Requisition ID:  7860
Region:  Sydney - West
Job Category:  Education and/or training
Employment Fill Type:  Permanent (Ongoing)
Description: 


At the NSW Department of Education, we educate and inspire lifelong learners – from early childhood, through schooling to vocational education and training.

 

  • Multiple ongoing and temporary full-time positions available
  • Located in Parramatta with flexible working arrangements available
  • Clerk Grade 9/10 with salary ranging from $125,693 p.a. to $138,510 p.a. + superannuation and annual leave loading
  • Access to fitness passport, flex leave entitlements and other salary packaging benefits
  • We encourage Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people from diverse cultural backgrounds, people living with disability and people living in regional areas to apply  

 

 

About the role

Preschool support officer positions in the Early Learners Unit deliver essential services and support to schools with public preschools to ensure they are implementing the National Quality Framework (NQF). This includes ensuring they are compliant with legislative and regulatory obligations and meeting or exceeding the National Quality Standard. We are looking for team members with a passion for improving outcomes for our youngest learners. This role includes onsite support for public preschools.

 

The Public Early Childhood Education and Care (PECEC) directorate sits within the Early Childhood Outcomes Division and supports the delivery of quality NSW public preschool provision and implementation of government priorities such as the 100 new public preschools election commitment. The Early Learners unit within PECEC fulfils the responsibility of Approved Provider for public preschools.

 

For further information please click here to view the role description

 

 

About you 

The ideal candidate will:

  • Hold an ACECQA approved early childhood teaching qualification.
  • Have expertise in implementing the National Quality Framework including early childhood curriculum and pedagogy.
  • Be flexible and adaptable to change and able to prioritise effectively in a dynamic environment.
  • Possess strong written and oral communication skills.
  • Be able to build and maintain strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders.

 

Essential requirements of the role

  • Willingness to travel due to business requirements.
  • A valid Working with Children Check for paid employment.
  • Demonstrated understanding of and commitment to the value of public education.

 

Key knowledge and experience

 

 

How to apply

Attach a resume (maximum 5 pages) and a cover letter (maximum 2 pages) outlining how you meet the requirements and capabilities of this role.


Please refer to the Applicant’s Guide to Applying to assist you with your application. If you are an existing Education Support Staff (corporate staff) with the NSW Department of Education, click here for instructions on how to submit your application. All other applicants please submit your application by clicking ‘Apply Now’.


Note: the selection process will include a range of assessment techniques to assist in determining your suitability for the role. Successful candidates will be required to undertake pre-employment screening for this role which includes a National Criminal History Check.


This is a child-related role. As a condition of employment you will be required to provide a valid Working with Children Check (WWCC) Clearance number (for paid employment). Visit the website for more information.


Note: the selection process will include a range of assessment techniques to assist in determining your suitability for the role. Successful candidates will be required to undertake pre-employment screening for this role which includes a National Criminal History Check.


Closing date: Tuesday 22 July 2025 at 11:59pm


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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 (dandi@det.nsw.edu.au) or visit NSW Department of Education Diversity and Inclusion.


A recruitment pool may be created through this recruitment process. A recruitment pool is a group of applicants who have been assessed and identified as suitable for this role, and who may be considered for a range of similar roles, including temporary, term or ongoing roles, over the next 18 months.

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