Careers at TAFE NSW

A career of life-changing impact

Education Support Officer – Nursing

2x Permanent Full-Time Opportunities

$96,098 package includes salary of $84,666, plus employer's contribution to superannuation and annual leave loading

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. 

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.

About the role

We currently have two full-time opportunities for creative and motivated individuals with current industry knowledge and experience in Nursing to join our team as an Education Support Officer (ESO).

One opportunity will be based at Shellharbour, with the second opportunity located at either Albury, Wagga Wagga, or Cootamundra.

Working within a team of Nursing professionals, the Education Support Officer is supervised by the Head Teacher. The role is responsible for a range of activities which support learners and enhances the student learning experience.

Bring your current nursing experience into a dynamic learning environment where you’ll play a key role in supporting the next generation of nurses. Working alongside teachers in both classroom and simulated settings, you’ll help students strengthen their clinical skills, deepen their clinical reasoning and develop the professional behaviours essential for today’s nursing workforce. By reinforcing teacher‑led learning, guiding students through practical activities and encouraging their ongoing engagement, you’ll contribute to a supportive, high‑quality learning experience that prepares students for real‑world nursing practice. 

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

About You

You will love this role if you thrive on solving problems and helping others. You will be a part of a dynamic team, supporting students to successfully carry out tasks and understand their learning materials and concepts whilst creating an innovative and exciting educational environment. You will be technologically savvy with prior demonstrated experience with Microsoft Word and Excel and online meeting platforms like MS Teams or Zoom to be able to support students both face to face as well as via connecting platforms.

We are looking for motivated and engaged individuals who have the ability to meet the following Selection Criteria: 

1. Diploma (or above) in Nursing with a current AHPRA registration.
2. Ability to understand the content of the learning materials and the processes used in the discipline.
3. High-level interpersonal and communication skills, including the ability to be proactive and show initiative and ability to explain ideas in a clear and concise manner.
4. Commitment and ability to support learning in an adult environment and a demonstrated ability to motivate and encourage students.
5. Ability to establish effective working relationships with people from a diverse range of backgrounds and to provide quality customer service as part of a broader team.
6. Skills in the use of relevant information and communication technologies.

To find out more about the role, click to view the Role 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 contact our Talent Acquisition Advisor listed below.

Together we can change lives! Apply now!

Applications close: Tuesday 19 May at 11.55pm AEST

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

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

Targeted Question: Can you share an example of a time when you provided care or support to a patient or colleague from a diverse cultural background, and explain how you ensured culturally safe, inclusive, and effective communication throughout the interaction?

Additional Information:

General recruitment and adjustment enquiries: Please contact Clinton Debreceny, Talent Acquisition Advisor via email at Clinton.debreceny1@tafensw.edu.au or 02 79211310.

Role-specific enquiries: Please contact Jacqui Longmore, Team Leader Health via email at jacqueline.longmore1@tafensw.edu.au or 02 79217004.

For support with preparing your application and understanding the recruitment process, visit our Application Process page, and explore the helpful resources available through I Work for NSW.

This is a child-related position. Successful candidates must hold a valid NSW Working with Children Check (WWCC) prior to commencing. TAFE NSW will also conduct an Australian National Criminal Record Check on the preferred applicant as part of the pre‑employment process.

To be eligible for a position at TAFE NSW, you must be an Australian citizen, a 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 used to fill future vacancies.