Education Support Officer - Childhood Education & Care (Aboriginal Targeted) (Kurri Kurri)

Education Support Officer - Childhood Education & Care (Aboriginal Targeted)

Wonnarua Country – Kurri Kurri TAFE Campus

Temporary Full-time, until June 2027

Total Remuneration Package: $96,098. Package includes base salary ($84,666) plus employer's 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.

Life-changing impact starts with an incredible team that sees their career as an opportunity to shape 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, a 35-hour working week with a variety of flexible working options.

About the role

As an Education Support Officer in Childhood Education and Care, you’ll play an important role in supporting the delivery of the Aboriginal Early Childhood Education and Care (ECEC) Workforce Supported Pathways Program, a NSW Government initiative designed to grow a skilled and sustainable Aboriginal early childhood education and care workforce. The program supports Aboriginal participants to complete the CHC30125 Certificate III in Early Childhood Education and Care over 12 months, providing wrap-around support to help remove barriers to participation and successful completion. Alongside their studies, participants will have access to language, literacy, numeracy and digital skills support, cultural connection, mentoring and peer support, as well as targeted workshops focused on areas such as trauma-informed practice, Aboriginal perspectives in ECEC, career readiness, leadership and professional growth.

In this role, you’ll work closely with Teachers to provide practical, culturally responsive support to students, helping them build confidence, develop new skills and stay engaged in their learning. You’ll support learners one-on-one and in small groups across face-to-face and online environments, providing guidance, encouragement and follow-up instruction. You may also travel locally to support students while they’re on placement. By supporting participants throughout their learning journey, you’ll contribute to the program’s broader goal of increasing the number of Aboriginal educators working in early childhood services and strengthening culturally responsive learning environments for Aboriginal children, families and communities.

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

About You

You enjoy helping others succeed and can explain ideas in a clear, friendly, and practical way. You thrive in an adult learning environment and feel confident motivating students from all backgrounds as they work through their Childhood Education and Care studies. Building strong relationships comes naturally to you, and you take pride in contributing to a team that puts learners first. You’re also comfortable with technology, using tools like Microsoft Word, Excel, MS Teams or Zoom to support students both on campus and online. You communicate well, show initiative, and bring a calm, organised approach to your work—making you a valued part of the teaching team.

To succeed in this role, you will have: 

• Have appropriate subject knowledge, skills and hold a Diploma in Early Childhood Education and Care or above and a minimum of three (3) years’ experience as an educator in a regulated Early Childhood Service.
• Ability to understand the content of the learning materials and the processes used in the discipline.
• 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.
• Commitment and ability to support learning in an adult environment both face to face and online and a demonstrated ability to motivate and encourage students.
• 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.
• Skills in the use of relevant information and communication technologies.

Highly Regarded:

• Experience working with Aboriginal students or Aboriginal communities.

To find out more about the role, click to view the Role Description.

Our commitment to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander employment

With over 420 Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander staff and a strong Aboriginal Staff Network, we are committed to creating a culturally safe workplace where dignity, trust, respect, and the promotion of diversity and inclusion are valued.

At TAFE NSW, you will have a sense of belonging and the opportunity to share your skills, stories, and passions and represent your communities and culture. 

We are proud of our Reconciliation Action Plan, and our Aboriginal Employment Strategy and are continually improving our services to support Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander staff and students.

A career of life-changing impact awaits you. Apply now!

Applications close 11.55pm AEDT Sunday 1 November 2026

To apply for this role, click on ‘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.
• Confirmation of Aboriginality (if applicable)

General recruitment and adjustment enquiries: contact Rachael Honeysett - Talent Acquisition Advisor via rachael.honeysett4@tafensw.edu.au or 02 79213369.

Role-specific enquiries: contact Emily Hogan, Head Teacher Children’s Education via emily.hogan21@tafensw.edu.au or 02 79214689.

Aboriginal Candidate support: our friendly Aboriginal Employment Team is here to help. Contact us via our Advocate Services for any questions or support regarding our Confirmation of Aboriginality process, application or resume support and interview preparation at aboriginalemploymentadvocate@tafensw.edu.au

This is a targeted recruitment for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders in accordance with Rule 26 of the Government Sector Employment (General) Rules 2014 - Employment of eligible persons. As such, preference will be given to candidates who identify as Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander.  If no suitable candidate is found, other applications may also be considered. Aboriginal candidates selected for an interview will be required to provide “Confirmation of Aboriginality” documentation at or before interview.

For helpful insights into preparing your application, TAFE NSW’s recruitment process, and getting interview ready, read through our Application Process and the interactive Capability Application Tool.  

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. 

To be eligible for positions at TAFE NSW, you need to be an Australian Citizen or 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 position(s) of the same classification that subsequently becomes vacant, may be filled via this recruitment.

Advertised: 12 Oct 2026 AUS Eastern Daylight Time
Applications close: 01 Nov 2026 AUS Eastern Daylight Time

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