School Assistants – Technical/Professional

Closes: 13 March 2026

Classification: School Assistant
Position No: School Assistants – Technical/Professional
Directorate:Education
Advertised (Gazettal date): 20 February 2026
EDUSchoolAssistant@act.gov.au

Permanent and Temporary School Assistants – Technical/Professional

Join our team of School Assistants and help make a positive impact in ACT public school communities.

We are seeking enthusiastic and caring individuals to assist school leaders and teachers, contribute to inclusive classroom environments and provide practical support to help students succeed.

This flexible, school hour's role offers valuable experience in primary (kindergarten to year 6) and secondary (years 7-10) and college (years 11-12) school settings.

We are currently seeking applicants across the following Technical/Professional School Assistant support areas:

• Food Technology Assistant
• Technology Assistant
• Library Assistant
• Information Communication Technology (ICT) Assistant
• Laboratory Assistant

If you are passionate about supporting young learners and want rewarding work with real purpose, we encourage you to apply so your details are added to our casual employment register. Please note the casual employment register is not a vacancy, and inclusion on the register does not guarantee any offer of employment will be made.

What we can offer you:

• Competitive public school pay and conditions.
• Generous superannuation: 12.5%.
• Supportive environment: Access to training and professional learning opportunities.

Why join us?

• Flexible work options: Opportunities across a range of ACT public schools.
• School friendly hours: Work during school hours with school holidays off.

About the ACT Education Directorate:

We deliver high-quality public education for children and young people across the ACT. Our mission is to provide excellent, fair and equitable learning opportunities where every student feels safe, valued and supported to thrive.

ACT public schools educate more than 50,000 students across 93 schools including early childhood schools, preschools, primary schools, high schools, colleges and specialist school settings.

Through our Strong Foundations program, we are delivering a consistent evidence-based approach to learning across ACT public schools.

More information can be found on the ACT Education Directorate website.

About the role:

As a School Assistant working in one of our Technical/Professional roles, you may:

• Assist in the operations of a food/hospitality or a technology/industrial arts program
• Coordinate the day-to-day ICT operations within a school
• Support the running of a school library
• Apply technical skills and knowledge to support teachers and students with education programs
• Assist with the preparation and safe operation of a science laboratories.

What we’re looking for:

• Relevant qualifications such Certificate IV in Education Support (desirable) or others as relevant to assist you in your role.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills and the ability to work effectively in a team environment.
• A caring, student‑centred approach, along with a genuine interest in supporting children and young people in their learning.
• An understanding of diverse learning needs, including how to assist students who require additional support or extension.
• Effective teamwork and reliability, with good organisational and time‑management skills.
• An approachable personality and a professional attitude in a school environment.

Eligibility requirements for employment:

To be eligible to be employed in an ACT public school, you must have:

• Valid ACT Working With Vulnerable People (WWVP) registration (or eligibility to apply)
• Australian citizenship, permanent residency or a valid working visa.

How to apply:

Apply via our job portal here, noting you will need to provide:

1. A written application (maximum 3 pages) addressing the selection questions for learning support roles. Refer to the Applicant Pack for details
2. Your resume/CV outlining your experience and qualifications
3. Evidence of WWVP Registration and any relevant qualifications or, if currently studying, evidence of your enrolment in an accredited education course
4. Contact details of one referee (2 preferred), including one from your current or most recent supervisor.

We welcome school assistant applications at select times throughout the year. For enquiries email EDUSchoolAssistant@act.gov.au.

The ACT Public Service is committed to building a culturally diverse and inclusive workforce. As part of this commitment, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people with disability and people who identify as LGBTQIA+ are encouraged to apply. For more information on the rewarding careers in education click here.

All offers of employment are made under the Public Sector Management Act 1994 and are made on the basis that you satisfy all relevant pre-employment checks. All new ACTPS employees must complete pre-employment checks before starting employment and hold a valid Working with Vulnerable People Registration.

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Career interest categories:

Education, Teaching and Training