About

• Digital Learning Advisor, SEO2
• Temporary full-time appointment for a period of up to 3 years
• Location: Eveleigh
• 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 Operations Group Division

The Operations Group is responsible for providing high-quality services and support to the education system and supporting and regulating the early childhood education and care sector. This includes

• ensuring the best use of our resources to improve education outcomes for children and young people
• making sure that schools and the department have the right technology to support the delivery of education
• simplifying administrative processes
• providing information, support and advice to schools and staff through EDConnect, the shared service centre, and overseeing effective operational practices
• monitoring, supporting and regulating the early childhood education and care sector in NSW and ensuring continuous improvement in quality
• supporting, promoting and enabling good governance, risk management frameworks, controls assurance, and fraud and corruption services.
• About the position

• The Digital Learning Advisor (SEO2) provides direct, on-the-ground support to schools. Reporting to the Lead, Digital Support Team (CEO), this role is a hands-on position, focused on delivering tailored support, professional learning and mentoring to teachers. The Digital Learning Advisor will enhance teacher capability and develop in staff a deeper understanding of how to effectively utilise and leverage technology to improve student engagement and performance.
• 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: Linda Lazenby via email Linda.Lazenby1@det.nsw.edu.au
• Closing date: Tuesday 7 October 2025 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.