TAFE NSW Life-Changing Careers
Education Support Officer – Children’s Education
Location: Randwick
Temporary Part-Time commencing February 2027 until January 2028 – working 21 hours per week
$96,098 salary package - includes base salary $84,666, plus employer’s contribution to superannuation and annual leave loading (paid pro-rata for part-time)
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.
Life-changing impact starts with an incredible team that sees their career as an opportunity to transform someone’s world. Whether that’s inspiring students, supporting each other, or helping our communities and industries flourish.
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.
We provide you with tools, ongoing training and professional development, health and wellbeing programs, with a variety of flexible working options.
About the role
We are seeking a passionate and motivated Education Support Officer (ESO) to join our Children's Education team at TAFE NSW Randwick Campus on a temporary part-time basis (21 hours per week).
Working under the supervision of the Head Teacher and alongside teaching staff, you will play an important role in supporting students throughout their learning journey by providing tutorial and administrative assistance. Through a range of practical, learner-focused activities, you will help create an engaging learning environment, enhance student engagement, and contribute to positive teaching and learning outcomes.
This role is ideally suited to someone with current Early Childhood industry experience who enjoys sharing their knowledge, supporting learners to achieve their goals, and contributing to the development of the future Early Childhood workforce.
Note: This role does not teach or prepare lessons or resources and does not deliver training nor undertake assessments.
About you
You hold, at minimum, a Diploma of Early Childhood Education and Care and bring current industry experience relevant to the role.
You have a positive and approachable communication style, enabling you to build rapport with students and provide effective guidance throughout their learning journey. You are proactive, organised, and enjoy finding practical solutions to challenges while contributing to a positive student experience.
A collaborative team member, you work effectively with colleagues and foster respectful relationships with people from diverse backgrounds. You are adaptable and confident supporting teaching and learning activities across both face-to-face and virtual environments.
You are comfortable using a range of digital tools and technologies, including the Microsoft Office suite and online collaboration platforms such as Microsoft Teams, to support day-to-day activities and enhance student engagement and learning outcomes.
To find out more about the role, click to view the Role Description
Our commitment to diversity, equity and inclusion
TAFE NSW is committed to building a culturally safe and inclusive workplace that reflects the diversity of the communities we serve. We welcome applications from all backgrounds and encourage you to apply. If you require adjustments during the recruitment process, please contact our Talent Acquisition Advisor listed below.
To apply for this role, click 'apply now' and provide:
- Your current resume
- Copies of your qualifications (upload as one PDF file). Certified copies preferred; these will be required if successful for the role
- A response to the below targeted question when prompted in the application form (max. 300 words)
Targeted Question: The Education Support Officer role involves using technologies such as Microsoft Teams and online learning systems to support students and teaching activities. Please provide an example of how you have used digital tools or systems to support learners, colleagues, or customers. What technology did you use, how did you use it, and what was the outcome?
A career of life-changing impact awaits you. Apply now!
Applications close 11:55pm AEDT Sunday 22 November 2026
Additional Information:
Role-specific enquiries:
Contact Fiona MacGregor, Head Teacher Children’s Education, via email at Fiona.MacGregor2@tafensw.edu.au
General recruitment and adjustment enquiries:
Contact Jodie Dawson, Talent Acquisition Advisor, via email at jodie.dawson6@tafensw.edu.au or phone 02 7921 5325.
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.
An eligibility list, valid for 18 months, may be created for this position and used to fill future vacancies.