Position Information
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.
About the Role
Provide support to flood affected school communities as a Student Support Officer – Youth Outreach Worker-Recovery Strategy with the NSW Department of Education.
- Temporary opportunity until 31 December 2024
- Full-time and part-time (minimum 3 days per week) positions available
- Professional support and training in evidence based wellbeing programs will be provided
The NSW Department of Education has established temporary Student Support Officer (Youth Outreach Worker) Recovery Strategy roles to provide dedicated onsite wellbeing support to students and school communities within Western NSW – Molong Central School, Moree East Public School, Collarenebri Central School, Condobolin Public School and Far North Coast – Casino West Public School. These roles will deliver evidence-based wellbeing programs and provide support to students to increase resilience and assist in the recovery following the floods. The department will be offering part-time and/or full-time temporary contracts. Applicants who proceed to interview will be asked to list their preferences.
The roles requires the ability and willingness to travel between worksites. The roles will work across several school settings to provide students, staff and parents with access to a selection of evidence-based programs and resources to support student wellbeing. These programs will support students to learn new ways to adapt to experiences of change, loss and grief and move forward with confidence and hope following the floods.
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Talent Pool
A talent pool may be created through this recruitment process. A talent pool is a group of candidates who have undergone an assessment process and have been identified as suitable for this role or similar roles for a period of 18 months. Being part of a talent pool means that you may be considered for ongoing or temporary employment for a range of similar roles. This offers exciting opportunities for you to gain a wide range of experiences to build your public service career.
Conditions
Student Support Officers are employed under the Government Sector Employment Act (2013) and are remunerated for 52 weeks per annum, with 4 weeks recreation leave. Hours of duty will be 35 hours a week, seven (7) hours per day.
For more information relating to the role please visit the student support officer website.
All Department of Education employees working in an SSP are required to be vaccinated as outlined at Vaccination requirements for school sites (nsw.gov.au). The successful candidate for this position will be required to confirm vaccination status prior to the department finalising their appointment and entry on duty. Find the department’s latest advice on COVID-19 (coronavirus) at https://education.nsw.gov.au/covid-19.
Essential requirements
• Diploma or Higher qualification in youth work, welfare, social work or related discipline. (This must have been completed at the time of application.)
• A valid and current Working with Children Check clearance. For more information, visit https://ocg.nsw.gov.au/
• Knowledge of and commitment to implementing the Department’s Aboriginal Education Policy and upholding the Department’s Partnership Agreement with the NSW AECG and to ensure quality outcomes for Aboriginal people.
• Full car (class C) drivers licence
Special Notes
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 ([email protected]) or visit NSW Department of Education Diversity and Inclusion
How to Apply
To apply for this role, please submit in either Word or PDF format:
1. A cover letter (max 2 pages)
- demonstrating how your skills, knowledge and professional experience meet the focus capabilities as outlined in the role description
2. A target question response (maximum 300 words per target question)
- answering the two targeted questions below
3. A current resume (max 5 pages)
- including name, phone number/s and email for two professional referees
4. Copies of your qualifications and/or academic transcripts
Note: it is a requirement that all candidates submit their applications online via iworkfor.nsw . No paper based, email based or late applications will be accepted
If you are successfully progressed to interview, you will be required to provide
Targeted Question 1
Select a wellbeing program you have recently implemented with children or young people. Describe how you selected the program and organised the delivery approach. Outline the outcome of your work. (300 words maximum).
Targeted Question 2
Please provide an example of your success working both as part of a team and as an individual to contribute to the work of the team. In your response, outline the key challenges faced and how you worked with the team to overcome these challenges. (300 words maximum).
For enquiries about this role, contact Bree Turley on 0422 885 301 or by email to [email protected]
Please apply online at iworkfor.nsw.gov.au. Job reference: 00009VMM. Applications close at 11:59 pm, Wednesday 30 August 2023.