This is a permanent part-time (0.2FTE) position commencing Term 1, 2027

We are a Level 4 school catering from Kindergarten to Year 6 students. Set in beautiful rural surroundings on Balladong boodja just off Great Eastern Highway we are located approximately 75kms from Perth in the Wheatbelt region.

At Bakers Hill Primary School our students are at the heart of everything we do. Our vision strives to provide high quality learning and pastoral care that caters to the needs of all students. This high care culture enables us to work in positive partnerships with families and the broader community to ensure that the unique talents and needs of the individual are at the core of our culturally inclusive approach.

Find out more about our school by visiting bakershillps.wa.edu.au or Schools Online.

The Role

The Student Wellbeing Support Officer should assist with administrative processes and provision of information to students, staff and parents, ensuring a responsive and effective student support service. Under direction, they have the opportunity to collaborate and conduct discussions with staff, parents/guardians and the community to identify student absenteeism and truancy and to collect and provide case information.

The successful applicant should attend and provide supporting information to multi-disciplinary team meetings, case conferences and other intervention processes. Within this role, the successful applicant will have the opportunity to establish and maintain communication and liaison networks within the school community and with other key stakeholders.

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 Anne Gilchrist, Manager Corporate Services, on (08) 9574 3100 or by emailing anne.gilchrist@education.wa.edu.au

Agency Referrals: Public sector agencies seeking to refer surplus employees should contact Recruitment at schoolsrecruitment@education.wa.edu.au during the advertising period.

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.

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 of up to two (2) pages outlining your employment history and professional learning summary relevant to this position; and
• A two (2) page statement addressing the selection criteria as outlined in the attached JDF
  1. Demonstrated good written and verbal communication skills and the ability to provide a professional, confidential service to a range of clients.
  2. Demonstrated good interpersonal skills, including the ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships.
  3. Demonstrated experience in the use of computerised management information systems including database, spreadsheet and word processing software.
  4. Demonstrated effective organisational skills and experience in providing administrative support with the ability to manage conflicting timelines.

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: SS/SS1064556

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 Friday, 20 November 2026.