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Learning and Wellbeing Officer, SEO1Temporary full-time appointment for a period of up to three (3) yearsLocation:Specific education office locations listed under About the positionPlease note: This is a full-time role, and you will be required to work a minimum four (4) days per week either in an identified education office location or delivering face to face support in schools.About the Department of EducationAt the NSW Department of Education, we educate and inspire lifelong learners from early childhood, through schooling to vocational education and training.We ensure young children get the best start in life by supporting and regulating the early childhood education and care sector. We unlock excellence and unleash the potential of two-thirds of school children in NSW. Were proudly public and the largest education system in Australia. We nurture opportunities for every learner to develop the skills needed for their chosen career path, helping shape the industries of tomorrow.We respect and value Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples as First Peoples of Australia.About the Student Wellbeing Support directorateStudent Wellbeing Support provide direct support to schools to strengthen accessible and inclusive education practice to maximise wellbeing and learning for students in NSW public schools. The Student Wellbeing Support directorate includes four Student Wellbeing Support groups that service our schools across various principal networks. Student Wellbeing Support advances equitable outcomes by delivering outcome-focused programs, systems, and processes.Schools access our support through the one-call, Team Around a School model. The Team Around a School helps school teams to improve student learning and wellbeing practices and strengthens school and staff initiatives across the care continuum. We are a key enabler of the departments Plan for NSW Public Education and are committed to ensuring we provide support to schools that is efficient, effective, and easy to access.About the positionThe Learning and Wellbeing Officer supports the delivery of a range of learning and wellbeing services and programs to enhance student wellbeing and to meet the needs of a diverse range of students, including Aboriginal students, students with disability and/or additional learning or behaviour needs and those at risk of disengaging.As part of the application process, you will be asked to select your preference/s from the following education office location options for this current recruitment:ArncliffeArmidaleGoonellabahMirandaMoreeNirimbaA current and valid drivers licence is required. Travel will be required.For further information about this position, including the statement of duties, please reviewtheposition description.Please be advised: The Department may direct you to undertake classroom teaching and lesson preparation as required.For current NSW public school based employees or employees who hold right of return to a NSW public school, please confirm in the pre-screening questions that you have discussed this opportunity with your direct supervisor/principal and that they are willing to release you for the required period.How to applyTo apply you will be required to address the selection criteria in relation to theStatementof Dutiesfor the position in your application.Please attach one document (in Word or PDF format) addressing each selection criteria for the position you are applying for,with a maximum of 300 words per criteria.Update your work profile details directly on the iWorkforNSW platform and/or attach a CV/ResumeA cover letter is not requiredPlease be advised that it is a requirement that all candidates submit their applications online. No paper based, email based, or late applications will be accepted.For all enquiries please contact: Student Wellbeing Support team via email Closing date: Thursday 7 May 2026 at 11:59pm.Please Note: Forpermanent teachers in a NSW public school taking up a non-school based temporary appointment, the right of return to their substantive position is for up to 3 years.The2017transitional arrangement for the recruitment of Non-School Based Teaching Service positions, for all Senior Education Officer 1 (SEO1) and Senior Education 2 (SEO2) positions across the Department have ceased. Revised eligibility requirements for SEO1 and SEO2 positions are now in place. Applicants should refer to theDefinitions for recent school based and recent NSBTS experiencefor further information.If you currently hold a temporary NSBTS role, please refer toAdvice for current NSBTS considering applying for other positions during their temporary NSBTS appointment.Existing internal employees are encouraged to referto thevacation guidefor teachers taking up a temporary Non-School Based Teaching Service position.This is a child-related role.As a condition of employment you will be required to provide a Working with Children Check (WWCC) Clearance number and complete a National Criminal Record Check. For more information,click hereWe 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 () or visitNSW Department of Education Diversity and Inclusion.E-list:If the selection panel identifies more than one suitable candidate for the role, an E-list may be created from which these suitable candidates may be chosen and directly offered employment in other similar roles that may become available in the future.