Education careers for non-teaching staff
Find out about the range of non-teaching roles we offer in the ACT Education Directorate.
Our workforce includes a range of non-teaching roles that support the management and day-to-day operations of our 93 public schools. Job vacancies are advertised on JobsACT.
Health professionals and youth workers
As a health professional or youth worker, you can make a difference to students having trouble with accessing and engaging in their education.
We employ:
- allied health assistants
- occupational therapists
- physiotherapists
- psychologists
- speech language pathologists
- social workers
- youth workers.
One area that employs health professionals is our Clinical Practice team which includes the:
- School Psychology Service
- Allied Health Service
- Wellbeing in Schools team.
In ACT public schools, Youth Workers are employed as Youth Support Workers or Wellbeing Support Workers.
For more information on how these roles and services that support students and schools visit Student support and wellbeing.
Administrative services officers
School administrative officer duties may include any of the following:
- collecting financial payments
- supervising clerical and support staff
- coordinating repairs and maintenance of school property
- talking to parents and carers and school related bodies
- supporting the principal and school leaders with administrative tasks.
A knowledge of financial systems and procedures is an advantage for administrative officer roles.
School assistant roles
School assistants play a vital role in supporting students, teachers and school communities across all public schools. They contribute to the day‑to‑day operation of schools and help deliver high‑quality learning and wellbeing outcomes for students.
There are 24 different roles available across 5 key streams:
- administration and operations
- identified positions
- learning support
- student services and welfare
- technical services.
Register your interest
The School Assistant Register opens periodically throughout the year.
Registering your interest:
- is not an application for a specific vacancy
- does not guarantee employment
- allows the Recruitment team to notify you when applications open or when opportunities arise.
For more information about applying for a school assistant role, email the Recruitment team at EDUSchoolAssistant@act.gov.au or call (02) 6205 5000(select option 3) weekday business hours.
School cleaners
Our School Cleaning Service team employs cleaners to make sure our public schools are clean and safe learning and working environments for students and staff.
All members of the School Cleaning Service in the Education Directorate are ACT Government employees.
Providing proof of WWVP registration and other documents
To work in an ACT public school you will need to provide proof of a current Working with Vulnerable People registration and certified documents to verify your identity. Without these documents, you cannot work in a school.
Some roles will require evidence of current professional registration. If this is required, this information will be outlined in the role description.