Education Support Officer – Career Pathways and Employability Skills
Shellharbour Campus
Casual
$54.36 per hour
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 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, and depending on your role, a variety of flexible working options.
About the role
We are looking for a passionate and motivated individual with current industry knowledge and/or experience in the education and training sector, with an interest in supporting young people to succeed. Based at our Shellharbour Campus, this role is a casual position, working within a team of VET professionals. The ESO role is supervised by the Head Teacher and responsible for a range of activities which support learners and enhance the student learning experience.
Note: This role does not teach nor deliver training and assessment.
About You
You will love this role if you thrive on solving problems and helping others. Supporting students and teachers for successful outcomes in a dynamic, innovative and exciting educational environment will be a major motivator for you to come to work each day.
We are looking for motivated and engaged individuals who have the ability to meet the following selection criteria:
- Qualifications in Education Support, Youth Work or similar
- Interest and/or experience working with disengaged youth
- Commitment and ability to support young people in an adult environment
- Demonstrated ability to motivate and encourage students
- High-level interpersonal and communication skills with the ability to communicate effectively in a clear and concise manner
- 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
- Ability to understand the content of the learning materials and the processes used in the discipline
- Skills in the use of relevant information and communication technologies
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 Thursday 28th November 2024
To apply for this role, click on 'apply' and provide:
- Cover letter addressing your experience and qualifications in supporting young people (max 1 page)
- Your current resume (PDF)
- Certified copies of relevant qualifications and transcripts (uploaded as one PDF file)
Role-specific enquiries: contact Keri Chambers, Head Teacher, keri.chambers3@tafensw.edu.au
General recruitment and adjustment enquiries: contact Talent Acquisition Advisor, Diana Gammone, diana.gammone@tafensw.edu.au
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.
For positions in the NSW Public Sector, you need to be an Australian Citizen or Permanent Resident of Australia or a New Zealand citizen with a current New Zealand passport.
A suitability list, valid for 36 months, may be created for this position, and position(s) of the same classification that subsequently becomes vacant, may be filled via this recruitment.