Education Support Officer of Conservation and Ecosystem Management
TAFE NSW
Strathfield, Sydney RegionPosted Discovered via the company's careers siteMatch locked
Permanent Full TimeConservation
Permanent Full Time
$96,098 package - includes base salary ($84,666), plus employer's contribution to 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 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 First, 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 and ongoing training and professional development, health and wellbeing programs, and a variety of flexible working options.
About the role
As an Education Support Officer, you will support teachers and build engagement with learners studying Conservation & Ecosystem Management courses. This role involves supporting online course delivery while working alongside teachers during in-person workshops. You will have the opportunity to apply your on-the-job knowledge and industry specific qualification to create a positive learning environment. You will supplement the teaching activities by providing follow-up instruction as provided by a teacher and opportunities to practice skills to enhance students educative experience and engagement.
About You
You are a confident and adaptable communicator with strong interpersonal skills. You can explain concepts clearly, motivate students and build effective working relationships. You are comfortable using Microsoft Office applications, including MS Teams, and are willing to learn new systems or platforms to support student needs.
To succeed in this role, you will:
- Have appropriate subject knowledge, skills, industry experience and hold a Certificate III Conservation and Ecosystem Management or equivalent.
- Highly Desirable to also hold a Certificate III Horticulture or relevant industry experience.
- Have demonstrated strong administrative skills, and experience.
- Have high-level interpersonal and communication skills, including your ability to be proactive and show initiative.
- Have skills in the use of relevant information and communication technologies.
- Be able to meet all the selection criteria in the below role description.
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 on 'apply' and provide
- Your current resume
- Copies of your qualifications, where applicable (upload as one PDF file). Certified copies preferred; these will be required if successful for the role
- A response to the targeted question when prompted in the application form (max. 300 words)
Targeted Question
Please summarise your relevant experience in the Conservation and Ecosystem Management industry and the concepts you have learned in your experience that can be applied in an educational environment.
General recruitment and adjustment enquiries
Contact Paula Zacharakis Petsis, Talent Acquisition Advisor, via email at paula.zacharakis@tafensw.edu.au or phone 02 7921 6383.
Role-specific enquiries
Emma De Landre, Head Teacher via email at emma.delandre4@tafensw.edu.au or 02 7920 4383.
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.
Interested in becoming a TAFE NSW Teacher and inspiring the next generation of students but don't yet hold a TAE qualification? Speak with your Talent Acquisition Advisor about pathways to teaching or register your interest here .
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.
A talent pool, valid for 18 months, may be created for this position and used to fill future vacancies.
Not included in the source posting: qualifications, benefits.
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