Education Support Officer- Children’s Education and Care

Tafensw • Glendale, AZ

11d • Onsite

About The Position

TAFE NSW is seeking a passionate and motivated Education Support Officer to join its collaborative early childhood team at Glendale Campus. Working under the supervision of the Head Teacher or Teacher-in-Charge, the officer will work closely with industry partners to organise student work placements and may contribute to teaching and learning practices. The role suits someone with strong interpersonal and organisational skills and the ability to meet deadlines.

The successful candidate will support learning in an adult education environment, encourage and motivate students, provide quality customer service, and collaborate with students, colleagues, and industry stakeholders. They will use Microsoft Office applications, MS Teams, and other relevant digital tools to support teaching and learning.

This is a temporary, part-time position until December 2027, working 21 hours per week, based at Glendale Campus. The advertised salary package is $96,098, comprising a base salary of $84,666, plus employer superannuation contribution and annual leave loading, pro rata. A valid NSW Working with Children Check is required before commencing. TAFE NSW will conduct a National Criminal Record Check on the preferred applicant. Applicants must be an Australian citizen, Australian permanent resident, or New Zealand citizen with a current New Zealand passport.

Requirements

• Hold appropriate subject knowledge and skills, with at least a Diploma qualification in Early Childhood.
• Understand the content of learning materials and the processes used in the discipline.
• Have high-level interpersonal and communication skills, including initiative, proactivity, and the ability to explain ideas clearly and concisely.
• Be able and committed to supporting learning in an adult environment, with demonstrated ability to motivate and encourage students.
• Establish effective working relationships with people from diverse backgrounds and provide quality customer service as part of a broader team.
• Have skills in relevant information and communication technologies.
• Hold a valid NSW Working with Children Check before commencing.
• Meet TAFE NSW eligibility requirements: Australian citizenship, Australian permanent residency, or New Zealand citizenship with a current New Zealand passport.

Responsibilities

• Work closely with industry partners to organise work placements for students.
• Contribute to supporting teaching and learning practices.
• Support learning in an adult education environment and motivate and encourage students.
• Build effective working relationships with students, colleagues, industry stakeholders, and people from diverse backgrounds.
• Provide quality customer service as part of a broader team.
• Use relevant information and communication technologies to support teaching and learning.

Benefits

• Tools and ongoing training and professional development.
• Health and wellbeing programs.
• Employer superannuation contribution and annual leave loading, included in the stated salary package (pro rata).

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Associate degree