School Learning Support Officer, Student Health Support - Full Time - Ongoing - Broderick Gillawarna School

Description:

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.

School Learning Support Officers (Student Health Support) provide 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. The main focus of the School Learning Support Officers (Student Health Support) is the performance of health support as required so that students can participate in and access educational programs.

Essential Requirements

• Working with Children Check Clearance
• Completion of mandatory training required by the Department of Education to undertake first aid, administration of medications and health care procedures training.

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.

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 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

Broderick Gillawarna School (BGS) is a School for Specific Purposes (SSP) located in Revesby, NSW. The school caters to students aged 4 to 18 years with moderate to severe intellectual disabilities, autism, and physical disabilities. BGS aims to provide a comprehensive, individualised education that fosters academic achievement, communication, mobility, living skills, leisure, and vocational skills, enabling students to lead fulfilling lives within the community.

At the heart of BGS is a vision to optimise the strengths of every student and their extended support team to enhance academic achievement and social and emotional development. The school fosters a positive learning environment centred on high expectations, inclusive practice, and collaboration to support each student’s best possible quality-of-life outcomes.

The student population draws from an extended geographical region, with many students accessing the Assisted School Travel Program (ASTP). In 2024, enrolments included 82 boys and 20 girls, reflecting continued demand for the school’s high-quality, individualised programs.

BGS emphasises communication through literacy-based programs, including Picture Exchange Communication and Proloquo2Go. Additionally, the school supports the development of student social skills through work experience and participation in events like the Schools Spectacular.

The successful applicant will join a dedicated team committed to inclusive education and the holistic development of students.

For more information about our school, please visit: https://broderick-s.schools.nsw.gov.au

To 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.