Job Description
Closing Date: 13/03/2026
Job Type: Casual
Location: Macquarie
Job Category: Education
Our Purpose and Ambition
NextSense is a not-for-profit organisation supporting people with vision or hearing loss across Australia. We work with children, adults, and their families, providing a holistic approach to hearing services for newborns through to people over 90 years old, and helping children who are blind or have low vision to develop the right skills, mobility, and independence to confidently explore their world.
NextSense has been breaking boundaries since 1860, and we’ve been expanding our services ever since. Today, we deliver world-class education (both to children with sensory loss and to professionals in the field), cochlear implants, allied health services, therapy, research, and clinical services to children and adults. We’re a registered NDIS provider, working with our clients to achieve their own goals and potential.
We’re committed to research and innovation; harnessing the latest technologies and new ways of thinking and educating the next generation to lead the way in hearing and vision services.
Our new world-leading centre for innovation on-site at Macquarie University NSW represents a new era for hearing and vision loss. This nationally significant social infrastructure project was undertaken to nurture, trial and share new ideas and form new partnerships that will drive better outcomes for people who are deaf, hard of hearing, blind or have low vision.
Job Description
The Role
NextSense has an exciting opportunity for a Casual Professional Support Officer to join our School Support team at Macquarie Park.
Key role tasks:
Act as the first point of contact for NextSense School and NextSense Preschool as required.
Accountable for the smooth and efficient administration of NextSense School’s day-to-day operations, ensuring responsive and professional support is provided to students, families, and internal/external stakeholders.
Coordinate various school programs as required, liaising with relevant internal and external stakeholders to ensure child safety is always prioritised.
Administer and maintain the Student Management System (Compass), ensuring data accuracy, integrity, and timely updates.
Coordinate and process student enrolments, including new admissions, transfers, and student exits, in accordance with NextSense and regulatory requirements.
What we can offer you
Competitive remuneration
Access to industry leading education and professional development
Collaborative work environment
Wellbeing program including Employee Assistance Program
Desired Skills and Experience
To be successful in this role you'll need to demonstrate you meet the following selection criteria.
Essential:
Working knowledge of Microsoft Office applications
High-level capability with digital systems and data, including student management
Demonstrates effective time management and teamwork
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Working With Children Check
Criminal Records Check
Desirable:
Sound knowledge of compliance, risk, and child safety, with the ability to implement organisational policies and meet regulatory requirements
Strong operational and systems leadership, including oversight of enrolments, records, compliance, reporting, and administrative processes.
We’re here to help. If you have any further questions please reach out to our hiring manager Lisa Wahab at [email protected] Good luck!
NextSense is a child safe organisation, candidate compliance with child protection legislation is essential.
💡 Quick Summary
Seeking a career-building opportunity? The Administration Assistant- Education position is now open for candidates interested in the Health Jobs sector. This role in Macquarie Park offers a professional environment and growth potential.
Requirement Snapshot: Candidates should possess basic communication skills, a proactive attitude, and the ability to work in a team. Experience in Health Jobs is a plus.
