Student Support Officer

The Role

The Student Support Officer role is a position that works with young people, supporting students and running programs to meet different needs. The Student Support Officer works closely with our Student Support teams to provide and support for the social, emotional and academic needs of individuals and groups of students. They work collaboratively with their sub‑school team to assist in developing and introducing school planning and intervention strategies.

The role is responsive and aims to provide effective support for students to maintain appropriate school attendance, behaviour and goal setting. Suitable candidates will ideally have exceptional interpersonal skills to develop supportive links between the student, the family, the school and other appropriate agencies in the community.

The Student Support Officer role also involves a wide range of administrative and student‑focused support services within the school. This could include breakfast club, support groups, lunch‑time activities, event planning or individualised programmes to support students. Candidates should have the capacity to document incidents or actions and maintain thorough records. Strong computer skills using Microsoft Office and Department of Education databases (student records, management information systems related to attendance, good standing, uniform, and student services entries) are desirable.

When addressing the Selection Criteria in your application, applicants are encouraged to outline their experience in managing and working closely with students at risk, strategies they have employed or agencies they have liaised with to seek positive outcomes.

We are committed to an inclusive and culturally responsive workforce reflecting the diversity in our schools and the Western Australian community. We welcome and encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders, young people, people of diverse sexualities and genders, people with disability, and people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds.

• be an Australian or New Zealand citizen, permanent resident or have a valid visa with relevant work rights for the term of the appointment.
• obtain a valid Working With Children Check before you start; and
• consent to and obtain a current Screening Clearance Number issued by the Department of Education’s Screening Unit before you start.

Additional eligibility and training requirements are outlined in the attached Job Description Form (JDF).

Apply online in two easy steps :

Complete the online application form, including details of two (2) work‑related referees, preferably one (1) being your current line manager.

Your application should include :

• A CV of up to five (5) pages outlining your employment history and professional learning summary relevant to this position.
• A four (4) page statement addressing the following selection criteria as outlined in the attached JDF:
  • Demonstrated good oral, written and interpersonal communication skills, with the ability to establish and maintain effective and collaborative working relationships.
  • Demonstrated effective planning and organisational skills with the ability to manage competing priorities within timelines.
  • Demonstrated good research, conceptual and analytical skills, including the ability to identify problems and provide solutions.
  • Demonstrated skills and experience in working with individual or small groups of students experiencing difficulties.
  • Demonstrated knowledge of the youth sector, particularly local organisations and services.

It is recommended you have your attachments ready before selecting Apply for Job.

Your application must be received before the closing date and time. Late applications will not be accepted.

Advertised Vacancy Number: IPS / SS1020074

The Department applies a four (4) day breach period to this selection process.