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TAFE NSW - Life Changing Purpose

Education Support Officer (Early Childhood Education & Care)

Orange

Permanent, Part Time (16 hours / week)

$89,741 package includes salary ($79,420), employer's contribution to superannuation and annual leave loading (pro-rata)

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.

About the role

We are looking for a passionate and motivated individual with current industry knowledge and experience in Early Childhood Education & Care (ECEC), to join our Orange team as an Education Support Officer (ESO) on a permanent, part time (16 hours / week) basis.  

Working within a team of industry professionals, the ESO is supervised by the Head Teacher and responsible for a range of activities which support learners and enhances the student learning experience.

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

About You

We are looking for a passionate and engaged individual who has the ability to meet the following Selection Criteria:

• Diploma of Children’s Services (minimum / equivalent)
• Demonstrated experience in the ECEC Industry (two years plus, gained in the last five years)
• Demonstrated commitment to maintaining technical currency
• Ability to understand relevant learning materials and assessment processes
• Commitment and ability to support learning in an adult environment and a demonstrated ability to motivate and encourage students.
• Skills in the use of relevant information and communication technologies, including MS Office suite (advanced level desirable)

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

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 let your Talent Acquisition Advisor know.

Together we can change lives! Apply now!

Applications close 11.55pm AEDT Tuesday, 4th February 2025

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

• Your current resume (PDF)
• Certified copies of relevant qualifications (Saved as one PDF file)
• Response to one targeted question when prompted in the application process (max. 300 words)

Targeted Question

Please provide an example of a time you have supported a learner to achieve their goals with a positive outcome.

General recruitment and adjustment enquiries: contact Talent Acquisition Advisor, Kate Ward, kate.ward17@tafensw.edu.au 

Role-specific enquiries: contact Head Teacher Early Childhood, Susan Bird, susan.bird3@tafensw.edu.au, (02) 7921 4868

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

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.

An eligibility list, 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.