2025 Education Directorate School Assistant Application

  • 2025 Education Directorate School Assistant Application

  • Thank you for your interest in lodging an application for a School Assistant role with the ACT Education Directorate to work in ACT public schools.

    Please read the information below before clicking continue.

    The ACT Public Service is committed to applying the principles of merit-based selection, equity and diversity and procedural fairness in our recruitment processes. Further details on how we hire can be found here: www.jobs.act.gov.au/how-we-hire.

    Important Information

    Mandatory fields:  Fields marked with * are mandatory to complete. Personal information is collected on behalf of ACTPS agencies. Information collected will only be used for the purposes for which you gave it and will not be disclosed to other persons or organisations without your prior consent unless required by law.

    Completing this form:  You will be asked to complete several pre-screening questions so your eligibility can be assessed. You will need to provide:

    • Your resume/CV.
    • Certified copy of your ACT Working with Vulnerable People card.
    • Copies of any relevant qualifications or certificates and final academic transcripts.

    For permanent, temporary and casual school assistant applicants:

    • A written application of no more than three pages addressing the selection questions for each support area. If applying for school assistant roles across multiple support areas, a written application must be provided addressing the specific questions for each support area.
    • Contact details of one referee, however two is preferable, from your current or most recent supervisor.

    Multiple files can be uploaded but must not exceed 10MB per file. Documents uploaded must be in PDF (.pdf) or Microsoft Word formats (.docx, .doc or .rtf). This application form can be saved to draft and completed later by clicking the Save and Close button You will receive a unique reference code for re-accessing.

    Submit: To lodge your application, click Submit within the Declaration tab. You will receive a confirmation email with a unique reference number and a copy of your application once it is successfully lodged.

    If you have any technical issues or queries about completing this form, please contact EDUSchoolAssistant@act.gov.au

  • Position Interest and Availability

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  • Below is a list of School Assistant roles within the ACT Education Directorate. Please select any roles that you wish to apply for.

    One written response per functional stream.  Applicants can select one or all positions in that stream. A new written statement will be required for each functional stream.

    Where an applicant selects multiple positions to apply for in a stream, applicants will be assessed against the highest classification and could be found suitable for all roles or found suitable for a specific classification against a scoring matrix.

    *indicates additional training or qualifications may be required for the role.

  • Please note, this is an Identified position for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples.

  • Personal Details
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    Please tell us about who you are and how to contact you. Your given and family name must be your legally recognised name.

  • Do you identify with any of these diversity/inclusion groups?
    This is an optional question. We strongly encourage and support diversity, inclusion and equality in our workforce with a range of tailored programs. We value having staff with diverse backgrounds and are committed to having a respectful and inclusive culture where all individuals have equal opportunities in the workplace.

  • Pre-Screening

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  • Non-Australian citizens: You must demonstrate your right to work and residency status by providing certified true copies of the relevant pages from your passport and supporting Visa documentation

  • Self Disclosure

  • Qualifications

  • Please note Preschool Assistants will be required to provide copies of your Early Childhood Qualification and Final Academic Transcripts.

  • School Preferences

    Suitable applications will be shared with nominated schools.

  • Written Assessment Questions

    For the written component of your application, please address the following questions in relation to your preferred school assistant role. Examples of roles and responsibilities for each stream of the school assistant classification can be found in the applicant pack.
    • Administrations/Operations 
    • Administrations/Operations
      Local Designations
      • Administrative Assistant (SA2/3)
      • General Assistant (SA2/3)
      • Staffing Assistant (SA3)
      • Administrative Coordinator (SA4)
      • Executive Assistant (SA4)
      Role

      Roles within the Administrations/Operations stream provide a range of administrative services for schools in support of staff, parents/carers, students and external stakeholders. This may include:

      • preparing documentation such as school circulars, newsletters and other communication or promotional material
      • performing customer service tasks such as reception duties, attending to school visitors, parents/carers, staff and students, and respond to routine enquiries
      • coordinate school staff relief and associated processes
        participating in the planning and coordination of school events such as student excursions, open nights and parent teacher interviews
      • maintaining a clean and safe work environment for students and staff
      Questions to address
      • Describe the strategies you would implement to support students, colleagues and the community to effectively maintain the operations of a school environment.
      • How would you build and maintain effective relationships with colleagues and communities?
      • How would you communicate effectively with students or colleagues to ensure you are understood?
      • Can you provide an example of when you have had to prioritise multiple tasks to meet deadlines?
      • Can you provide an example of when you have had to work independently and as part of a team to complete a task?
      • Can you provide an example of how you would apply and maintain work, health and safety practices in the workplace in the context of the role you are applying for?
    • Learning Support 
    • Learning Support
      Local Designations
      • Learning Support Assistant (SA2/3)
      • Preschool Assistant – Koori (SA3)
      • Preschool Assistant (SA3)
      • Vision Support Assistant (SA3)
      • Hearing Support Assistant (SA3)
      • Bilingual Assistant (SA3)
      Role

      Roles within the Learning Support stream provide support to teachers and students who have intellectual and/or physical disabilities in classroom activities and may include:

      • working with individual students or small groups
      • providing physical support, emotional support and personal hygiene and health care for students
      • assisting with the implementation of approved specialist programs
      • providing specialist hearing, vision or bilingual support to students.
      Questions to Address
      • Describe the strategies you would implement to support students in their learning and development to achieve positive educational outcomes, noting students may have intellectual and/or physical disabilities.
      • How would you build and maintain effective relationships with colleagues and communities?
      • How would you communicate effectively with students or colleagues to ensure you are understood?
      • Can you provide an example of when you have had to prioritise multiple tasks to meet deadlines?
      • Can you provide an example of when you have had to work independently and as part of a team to complete a task?
      • Can you provide an example of how you would apply and maintain work, health and safety practices in the workplace in the context of the role you are applying for?
    • Student Services/Welfare 
    • Student Services/Welfare
      Local Designations
      • Defence School Transition Aide (SA2/3)
      • Defence Transition Mentor (SA2/3)
      • Youth Support Worker (SA4)
      • Wellbeing Support Worker (SA4)
      • Transition to Work Coordinator (SA4)
      Role

      Roles within the Student Services/Welfare stream provide in school support and mentoring to students and may include:

      • coordinate school activities that support transition and inclusion of Australian Defence Force (ADF) students
      • developing, implementing and managing programs aimed at providing support for student wellbeing and positive behaviour
      • monitoring student behaviour in learning environments and identify strategies to support students to fulfill their potential.
      Questions to Address
      • Describe the strategies or programs you would implement to support existing and transitioning students to achieve positive educational outcomes.
      • How would you build and maintain effective relationships with colleagues, communities and external stakeholders?
      • How would you communicate effectively to students or colleagues to ensure you are understood?
      • Can you provide an example of when you have had to prioritise multiple tasks to meet deadlines?
      • Can you provide an example of when you have had to work independently and as part of a team to complete a task?
      • Can you provide an example of how you would apply and maintain work, health and safety practices in the workplace in the context of the role you are applying for?
    • Technical/Professional 
    • Technical/Professional
      Local Designations
      • Food Technology Assistant (SA2/3)
      • Technology Assistant (SA2/3)
      • Library Assistant (SA2/3)
      • Information Communication Technology Assistant (SA3)
      • Laboratory Assistant (SA3)
      Role

      Roles within the Technical/Professional stream provide advice to teachers on a range of technical on food and materials for practical lessons, technical and procedural on safe operation of machinery provide support to teachers and students who have intellectual and/or physical disabilities in classroom activities and may include:

      • assisting in the operations of a food/hospitality or a technology/industrial arts program
      • coordinating the operation of ICT including maintenance of the school network and installation of equipment
      • operation of a school library
      • applying technical knowledge and support to teachers and students in the implementation of educational programs
      • coordinating the operations of a science laboratory including the safe storage, handling and disposal of chemicals and equipment
      • Maintain a clean and safe working environment for students and staff in accordance with workplace health and safety standards and procedures.
      Questions to Address
      • Describe how you would advise and coordinate the operations of an educational program to achieve positive student outcomes in the context of the role you are applying for.
      • How would you build and maintain effective relationships with colleagues and communities?
      • How would you communicate effectively to students or colleagues to ensure you are understood?
      • Can you provide an example of when you have had to prioritise multiple tasks to meet deadlines?
      • Can you provide an example of when you have had to work independently and as part of a team to complete a task?
      • Can you provide an example of how you would apply and maintain work, health and safety practices in the workplace in the context of the role you are applying for?
    • Identified Positions 
    • Identified Positions
      Local Designations
      • Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Education Worker (SA3)
      • Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Education Officer (SA4)
      Role

      Roles within the Identified positions stream provide educational and welfare support to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students and their families. This may include:

      • Participating in the planning, development, implementation and management of educational and welfare programs aimed at engaging students in learning both within school and in the wider community.
      • Monitoring students’ achievements and behaviours in learning environments and identify strategies to support students to fulfil their potential.
      • Identifying, evaluating and providing recommendations and guidance to students on appropriate community-based services to support student connectedness and engagement.
      Questions to Address
      • Discuss the importance of effective relationships with students, colleagues and communities and how you would develop these relationships.
      • How would you communicate effectively to students or colleagues to ensure you are understood?
      • Can you provide an example of when you have had to prioritise multiple tasks to meet deadlines?
      • Can you provide an example of when you have had to learn a new computer program to complete a task, how would you document the steps to be able to complete the task in the future?
      • Can you provide an example of when you have had to work independently and as part of a team to complete a task?
      • Can you provide an example of how you would uphold equity and diversity in the workplace in the context of the role you are applying for?

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  • Referees

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  • Please provide the contact details of a at least one referee (two is preferable). One referee should be your current or most recent supervisor.

    Your referees will be contacted as part of the application process.

  • Declaration

  • You are about to lodge your application. You must ensure that you have completed all the required information and attached all required documentation as stated. If you have any technical issues or queries regarding your application, please contact EDUSchoolAssistant@act.gov.au

    If you are ready to lodge this application now, please click the Submit button.

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