Careers at TAFE NSW

TAFE NSW Life-Changing Careers

Education Support Officer

Randwick Campus

1 x Permanent Part-time, 18 hours per week

1x Temporary Part-time, 14 hours per week, until January 2027

$96,098 package includes base salary ($84,666), plus employer's contribution to superannuation and annual leave loading (paid pro-rate for part-time positions)

At TAFE NSW, we are dedicated to life-changing impact.

That’s why we offer world-class training and education that delivers the skills needed for the jobs of today and tomorrow.

Life-changing impact starts with an incredible team that sees their career as an opportunity to transform someone’s world. Whether that’s inspiring students, supporting each other, or helping our communities and industries flourish. 

We live by TAFE NSW values: Customer Focus, Integrity, Collaboration, and Excellence. They define who we are, how we work and inspire our performance.   

We invest in our people

At TAFE NSW, you will discover a diverse, dynamic, and collaborative environment, where you can innovate, create value, and do meaningful work.

We provide you with tools and ongoing training and professional development, health and wellbeing programs.

About the role

We are seeking a passionate and motivated Education Support Officer (ESO) to join our collaborative team of industry professionals. Working under the supervision of the Head Teacher or Teacher‑in‑Charge, and under the guidance of teaching staff as required, you will play an important role in supporting learners and enhancing the overall student experience. Through a range of hands‑on and learner‑focused activities, you will contribute to positive learning outcomes and support effective teaching and learning practices. This role is ideal for someone with current Early Childhood industry knowledge who enjoys working closely with students and educators to make a meaningful difference.

Note: This role does not teach or prepare lessons or resources and does not deliver training nor undertake assessment. 

To find out more about the role, click to view the Role Description

About You 

You are a motivated and enthusiastic professional with a Diploma (or higher) in Early Childhood and a minimum of three years’ experience in the sector. You bring current industry knowledge and a strong understanding of learning materials and processes, and you enjoy supporting students to build confidence, develop skills, and engage meaningfully with their learning.

You thrive in an adult learning environment and are committed to motivating and encouraging students to achieve their goals. With high‑level interpersonal and communication skills, you are proactive, approachable, and able to explain ideas clearly and concisely. You enjoy solving problems, supporting others, and contributing to an innovative and engaging educational experience.

You value collaboration and are comfortable building effective working relationships with people from diverse backgrounds, delivering quality customer service as part of a broader team. Technologically capable, you have experience using information and communication technologies, including tools such as Microsoft Word, Excel, and online platforms like MS Teams, to support students both face‑to‑face and through virtual learning environments.

Our commitment to Diversity, Equality, and Inclusion

We are committed to creating a culturally safe and accessible workplace where dignity, trust, respect, and the promotion of diversity and inclusion are valued, so you can safely bring your whole self to work and connect with your community through our many diverse employee networks.

If you require an adjustment in the recruitment process, please contact our Talent Acquisition Advisor listed below.

A career of life-changing impact awaits you. Apply now!

Applications close 11.55pm, Sunday 12 April 2026

To apply for this role, click on 'apply now' and provide:

• Your current resume
• Certified copies of your qualifications (upload as one PDF file)
• A response to the targeted question when prompted in the application form (max. 300 words)

Targeted Questions - An ESO is required to work with learners, Teachers, Head Teacher and administrative staff, all of whom may have differing needs and expectations. Using an example, please outline how you manage competing responsibilities and expectations to deliver stakeholder satisfaction.

General recruitment and adjustment enquiries: contact Linda Dewbery, Talent Acquisition Advisor, via linda.dewbery1@tafensw.edu.au or 02 7921 5811.

Role-specific enquiries: Contact Rachel Cowie, Team Leader, Childhood Education, via rachel.cowie1@tafensw.edu.au or 02 79217739

For helpful insights into preparing your application, TAFE NSW’s recruitment process, and getting interview ready, read through our Application Process and the interactive Capability Application Tool.  

This is a child-related position. A Working with Children Check is a prerequisite for anyone in child-related work. It involves a national criminal history check and review of findings of workplace misconduct. 

To be eligible for positions at TAFE NSW, you need to be an Australian Citizen or Permanent Resident of Australia or a New Zealand citizen with a current New Zealand passport.

A talent pool, valid for 18 months, may be created for this position, and position(s) of the same classification that subsequently becomes vacant, may be filled via this recruitment.