Behaviour Specialist Officer, SEO1 at New South Wales Government

Warwick, Rhode Island, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

17 May, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

16 Feb, 26

Experience

2 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Behaviour Expertise, Capacity Building, Student Support, Challenging Behaviour Management, Education Practice, Wellbeing Maximization, Inclusive Education, Driver's License

Industry

Law Enforcement

Description

Behaviour Specialist Officer, SEO1 Temporary full-time appointment for a period of up to three (3) years Location: Specific education office locations listed under ‘About the position’ Please 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 Education At 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. We’re 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 Directorate Student 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 through 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 department’s 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 position The Behaviour Specialist Officer will utilise their behaviour expertise to build the capacity of schools to support students with complex and challenging behaviour. 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: Armidale Campbellfield PS (Glenfield) Dubbo Goonellabah Moree Murwillumbah Nirimba (Quakers Hill) Queanbeyan Tamworth Warilla A current and valid driver’s licence is required. Travel will be required. For further information about this position, including the statement of duties, please review the position 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 apply To apply you will be required to address the selection criteria in relation to the Statement of Duties for 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/Resume A cover letter is not required Please 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 swsworkforceplanning@det.nsw.edu.au Closing date: Sunday 1 March 2026 at 11:59pm. Please Note: For permanent 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. The 2017 transitional 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 the Definitions for recent school based and recent NSBTS experience for further information. If you currently hold a temporary NSBTS role, please refer to Advice for current NSBTS considering applying for other positions during their temporary NSBTS appointment. Existing internal employees are encouraged to refer to the vacation guide for 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 here 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 (dandi@det.nsw.edu.au) or visit NSW 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.

Responsibilities

The Behaviour Specialist Officer will utilize their expertise in behaviour to build the capacity of schools to support students presenting with complex and challenging behaviour. This role is part of the Student Wellbeing Support directorate, advancing equitable outcomes through outcome-focused programs and systems.