This is a 12 month fixed term, full-time position commencing Term 1, 2027 with possible extension (12 months) and/or permanency

Ocean Reef Senior High School (SHS) is committed to ensuring each student is engaged in a pathway to success; empowered to reach their full potential as a lifelong learner and valued contributor to society. We foster the knowledge, capabilities, attributes and values that provide a foundation for successful learning and life within and beyond school. We value organisation, respect, care and achievement in shaping a positive culture of individual and collective growth.

Find out more about our school by visiting Ocean Reef SHS or Schools Online

The Role

The Student Support Coordinator will ideally work as part of the Learning Support team to support our students with diagnosed conditions, successfully using their knowledge of evidence-based strategies to support students with complex support needs and potential co-occurring disabilities, including mental health diagnoses. They would be responsible for identifying barriers to learning and effectively communicate and then implement initiatives to increase engagement and success.

The successful applicant will ideally work in partnership with the Head of Learning Support to develop, implement, and review targeted, evidence-informed supports that enhance student wellbeing. Drawing on school data and student need, they would use initiative to identify appropriate supports, contribute to a negotiated case management load, and facilitate explicit teaching of social and emotional skills when required.

The successful applicant will ideally have exceptional communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to establish and maintain professional connections between students, families, the school, and external agencies. The Student Support Coordinator will ideally actively participate in multidisciplinary team meetings and case conferences within the school and with other agencies, including providing information and consultancy advice as required.

The successful applicant will have qualifications in Social or Behavioural Science as a requirement. The traits of excellent time management, the ability to work individually and collaboratively, demonstrate initiative, and a willingness to explore new ideas to assist students are strongly desired.

Ocean Reef SHS is committed to ensuring every child is on a pathway to success. Through a culture of high performance and teacher efficacy, we nurture each student’s talents and foster the knowledge, skills, capabilities, attributes, and values they need for lifelong learning and success beyond school.

Want to know more?

Full details of the role, selection criteria and training requirements are listed in the attached Job Description Form (JDF).

For more information about this opportunity, please contact Kristy-Anne Moore, Manager Corporate Services on (08) 6206 2700 or Kristy-anne.Moore@education.wa.edu.au

Equity and Diversity

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. 

Explore our Equity, Diversity and Inclusion Plan 2021-2025 for more details.

Eligibility

To work with us, you must:

• 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 a Nationally Coordinated Criminal History Check and obtain a current Screening Clearance Number issued by the Department of Education’s Screening Unit before you start.
• possess a Tertiary qualification in the Social or Behavioural Science area

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

Application Instructions

Apply online in two easy steps:

Step 1: Select Apply for Job

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

Step 2: Attach your documents

Your application should include:

• A CV outlining your employment history and professional learning summary relevant to this position; and
• A statement addressing the selection criteria as outlined in the attached JDF
  • Well-developed oral and written communication and interpersonal skills that demonstrate an ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships, negotiate and resolve conflict.
  • Demonstrated well developed organisational skills with the ability to prioritise tasks to meet deadlines and work autonomously and collaboratively within a team environment.
  • Demonstrated well developed research, conceptual and analytical skills and experience in identifying problems and developing appropriate intervention strategies and support programs.
  • Demonstrated skills and experience in working with individual or small groups of students who are 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.

For technical support submitting your application, you can call the Department of Education’s Recruitment team on (08) 9264 4127 for assistance.

Advertised Vacancy Number: IPS/SS1071159

Suitable applicants may be considered for similar vacancies arising within the next 12 months following this selection process. This may include circumstances where the successful applicant declines or vacates the position.

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

Applications close: 4.30pm (AWST) on Tuesday, 24 November 2026