Preschool Support Officer

At the NSW Department of Education, we educate and inspire lifelong learners – from early childhood, through schooling to vocational education and training.

• Multiple roles, Temporary Full-Time until the end of 2027
• Located in Parramatta with flexible working arrangements available
• Salary: $129,464 to $142,665 plus super and annual leave loading
• Benefits: Flex time, salary sacrifice options and access to a Fitness passport

About the role

The role provides advice and support on early childhood education and care to public preschools within NSW Public Schools. The roles are based in the Early Learners Unit and contribute to the implementation of the National Quality Framework (NQF). This includes ensuring they are compliant with legislative and regulatory obligations and meeting or exceeding the National Quality Standard. We are looking for team members who are passionate about improving outcomes for our youngest learners.

Some of the main responsibilities of the role includes however not limited to:

• Assist senior officers with preparing briefings, media releases and presentations on preschool education issues.
• Actively travel to pre-school sites around the state to promote a safe and inclusive environment and advise and make recommendations to preschool teams
• Participate in interdepartmental committees and in working parties for early childhood education and care
• Advocate for positive outcomes for children and families to deliver the department’s strategic public preschool initiatives
• Build strong working relationships with members of the Early Years Coordination team and other operational functions in the Directorate
• Provide operational support and advice to public preschools on operational processes and procedures to ensure compliance with Department policies and requirements and the NQF.
• Identify and raise issues to advocate for the needs of public preschools as well as raise the profile for the public preschools.
• Support the delivery of projects for continuous improvement in public preschools to deliver strategic outcomes and department priorities.

For further information please click here to view the role description.

About you

• Related tertiary qualifications or demonstrated relevant experience
• Expertise in implementing the National Quality Framework including early childhood curriculum and pedagogy.
• The ability to communicate with people from a range of backgrounds
• The ability to influence stakeholders at all levels
• Demonstrate the ability to display empathy and the ability to advice on relevant legislation
• Current unrestricted drivers licence valid in NSW and willingness to use for work purposes
• Knowledge of and commitment to implementing the Department’s Aboriginal Education Policy and upholding the Department’s Partnership Agreement with the NSW AECG and to ensure quality outcomes for Aboriginal people.

Essential requirements of the role

• Hold valid clearance to work with children (Working with Children Check) for paid employment.
• Some travel maybe required subject to business need
• Demonstrated understanding of and commitment to the value of public education.

Benefits

• 35 hour working week
• Generous holidays & leave conditions
• Opportunities for advancement and mobility across the Department to support your career growth

How to apply

Attach a resume (maximum 5 pages) and a cover letter (maximum 2 pages) outlining how you meet the requirements and capabilities of this role.

Applicants are encouraged to prepare their application materials independently. The selection panel values authentic and personally written responses that reflect your own experience, insights and alignment with the Department’s values and priorities.

Please refer to the Applicant’s Guide to Applying to assist you with your application.

If you are an existing Education Support Staff (corporate staff) with the NSW Department of Education, click here for instructions on how to submit your application.

All other applicants please submit your application by clicking ‘Apply Now’.

Note: the selection process will include a range of assessment techniques to assist in determining your suitability for the role. Successful candidates will be required to undertake pre-employment screening for this role which includes a National Criminal History Check.

This is a child-related role. As a condition of employment you will be required to provide a valid Working with Children Check (WWCC) Clearance number (for paid employment). Visit the website for more information.

Candidates must have Australian work rights (citizens, permanent residents, New Zealand citizens or a valid work visa). Ongoing (permanent) roles are open to Australian citizens and permanent residents and New Zealand citizens, while temporary roles welcome applicants with a visa.

Closing date: 4 February 2026 11:59pm.

For role enquiries, please contact Jennifer Ikin via email at jennifer.ikin@det.nsw.edu.au

For recruitment process enquiries, please contact Sonia Buidan on 0428 757 509

We 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 (youbelong@det.nsw.edu.au) or visit NSW Department of Education Diversity and Inclusion.

A recruitment pool may be created through this recruitment process. A recruitment pool is a group of applicants who have been assessed and identified as suitable for this role, and who may be considered for a range of similar roles, including temporary, term or ongoing roles, over the next 18 months.