Security Officer, Grade 1 - Full Time - Ongoing - Yanco …, New South Wales

School Administrative and Support Reference number 0000BAIJ Occupation School Support Staff Work type Location Regional NSW Salary Information The salary for this role is $1,178.10 per week. (pro rata for part time roles). Salary package includes employer's contribution to superannuation and leave loading. Principal Network Narrandera School Name Yanco Agricultural High School Staff Area Griffith Closing date 15 June 2026 at 11:59pm Position Information The NSW Department of Education provides, funds and regulates education services for NSW students from early childhood to secondary school, delivering world-class education through its public schools and providing funding support to non-government schools. We employ, develop and support teachers, leaders and other staff to deliver the best outcomes for students and to advance the wellbeing of Aboriginal people. About the Role To be successful in the role you will need to have strong planning and prioritising skills and good communication skills to enable you to work effectively with others. Within this role, you will work independently and within a team environment. You will perform a range of tasks relating to ensuring the security of a departmental school. This involves patrolling the grounds of the school and ensuring the premises are appropriately secured. You will identify and report maintenance and safety issues. You will respond to all activated security and fire alarms in a timely manner. Other related duties of the role, within the skills and competencies of the Security Officer, as directed by the Principal or delegate. Click here for the role description Talent Pool A talent pool may be created through this recruitment process. A talent pool is a group of candidates who have undergone an assessment process and have been identified as suitable for this role or similar roles for a period of 12 months. Being part of a talent pool means that you may be considered for ongoing or temporary employment for a range of similar roles. This offers exciting opportunities for you to gain a wide range of experiences to build your public service career. Conditions It is an essential requirement to hold a Class I or II security licence Special Notes About the NSW Department of Education The Department of Education is the largest provider of public education in Australia with responsibility for delivering high-quality public education to two-thirds of the NSW student population. 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 () or visit NSW Department of Education Diversity and Inclusion Additional Information Yanco Agricultural High School is a selective, co-educational, fully residential school with a 2026 student enrolment of 330 students who reside across all of New South Wales and in some cases interstate.Located in the New South Wales Riverina, 12 kilometres from Leeton, the school has 280 hectares, including 180 hectares of intensive irrigation and dry land agriculture and is bordered by the Murrumbidgee River. On the school grounds students have access to tennis courts, a gymnasium, swimming pool, 10 hectares of sporting ovals, after-hours library and resource centre, as well as a host of individual and team activities at school and in the local community. The school has outstanding agricultural facilities and is a leader in agricultural education. Programs include show stock teams in sheep, beef cattle, equine and poultry who travel extensively and provide additional opportunities for students to excel in this area of interest. The school has a diverse range of staff who support both the day and residential component of the school. The Strategic Plan identifies a focus on improving literacy and numeracy skills, HSC achievement, student wellbeing, excellence in Agriculture and enhancing community partnerships. The school community is invested in working in partnership with the school to develop and deliver on a common vision where every student has the prospect to reach their full potential in the premier Agricultural High School in New South Wales. How to Apply If you are interested in this role please apply online and attach a covering letter (max 2 pages) and your resume (max 5 pages) which clearly details how your capabilities, knowledge and experience can contribute to the success of this role. It is a requirement that you include the name and contact details of two referees. You must answer both targeted questions which should be included in your cover letter. We are looking for you to demonstrate your competence in the focus capabilities as outlined in the role description in your answer, so please develop your responses with this in mind. Note: it is a requirement that all candidates submit their applications online via iworkfor.nsw No paper based, email based or late applications will be accepted. If you are successfully progressed to interview, you will be required to provide your proof of identity information and complete a CRIMTRAC declaration. As this is a child-related position, you will also be required to obtain a Working with Children Check (WWCC) Clearance number as a condition of employment (if you do not already have this). For more information, visit Targeted Question 1

Provide an example of where you identified a security risk and what action you took to address it? (max 300 words) Targeted Question 2

Provide an example of an interaction with a student/person which required escalating to a staff member? (max 300 words) Apply on Kit Job: kitjobau.com/job/3q5ipe