Advertised Vacancy Number IPS/SS810196
Appointment Pool
Carine Senior High School (SHS) is seeking to establish a pool of enthusiastic and engaging Student Support Coordinators for appointments to permanent and fixed term, full-time and part-time vacancies which may arise during the 2023 school year and up to the end of Term 2, 2024. Appointments can be made from the pool at any time for commencements within the 2023 school year, up to the end of Term 2, 2024.
Carine SHS represents the very best that government schools have to offer and is a proud independent public school as evidenced by winning the WA Secondary School of the Year in 2017. The school has a very high student retention rate, an experienced staff, and an active School Council, made up of students, parents, staff and community members. The school has achieved an enviable reputation for strong academic achievement and pastoral care.
The Family and Student Support Coordinator role aims to increase the effectiveness of the current Learning Centre Programs by further supporting our students with diagnosed conditions. The family and student support coordinator promotes the holistic wellbeing of students, parents, and staff by building positive relationships and providing social, emotional, and practical support. Through building positive relationships, the family and student support coordinator works with staff and families to provide a supportive link been family and school, and works to identify, assess, and resolve social and emotional difficulties which interfere with attendance, engagement and achievement in school.
The aim of the role is to support students to gain their highest academic achievements by working with students, families, staff, community, and agencies to provide a safe and successful school experience. The primary component of this role will be to work with students with identified mental health conditions and neurodevelopmental differences to collaboratively identify strategies to use in the school environment to improve attendance, productively in class, improve social competence and resilience skills. An important aspect of this role is the ability to work with internal and external stakeholders to identify barriers for engagement and implement recommendations to improve learning and wellbeing as well the opportunity to deliver individual or group programs which support the development of skills for students with diverse needs. Suitable applicants will work collaboratively with the Learning Centre Manager and Student Services team to create and development opportunities to improve the outcomes for students.
Suitable applicants will ideally have qualifications in Social or Behavioural Science as a requirement. The traits of excellent time management, ability to work both individually and collaboratively and a willingness to explore new ideas to assist students is strongly desired.
To be suitable for this role, you will need to demonstrate the following work related requirements (selection criteria):
- Well-developed oral and written communication and interpersonal skills that demonstrate an ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships, negotiate, and resolve conflict.
- Well-developed organisational skills with the ability to prioritise tasks to meet deadlines and work autonomously and collaboratively within a team environment.
- Well-developed research, conceptual and analytical skills, and experience in identifying problems and developing appropriate intervention strategies and support programs.
- Skills and experience in working with individual or small groups of students who are experiencing difficulties.
- Knowledge of the youth sector, particularly local organisations, and services
Applications will be assessed against these work related requirements (selection criteria) of the position. The business needs of the school may also be considered. It is therefore recommended that you consider all information contained in the advertisement and any other related information before applying for the vacancy.
The Department is an equal opportunity employer and encourages people with disability, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people and persons from culturally diverse backgrounds to apply.
Further information about Carine SHS can be found by visiting carinehs.wa.edu.au or Schools Online.
Additional information about Independent Public Schools is also available here.
For further job related information:
Please contact Wendy Evans, Learning Centre Manager, by telephoning (08) 6235 7611 or emailing Wendy.Evans2@education.wa.edu.au
Application Instructions
All applications are submitted online. Select “Apply for Job”, at either the top or bottom of this screen and follow the instructions on your screen.
Your application should include:
- A three to four (3-4) page statement addressing the Work Related Requirements (selection criteria), in context of the role and business needs of the school
- A CV of up to four (4) pages outlining your employment history and professional learning summary relevant to this position
- The contact details for two (2) work related referees who can attest to the claims made in your written application, preferably one being your current line manager.
It is recommended you have these documents completed and ready to attach before selecting “Apply for Job”.
You are asked to complete an online application form and attach your documentation, please allow enough time to complete this process as applications cannot be accepted after the closing date and time.
After you have submitted your application online, you will receive an email confirming lodgement. If you do not receive a confirmation email, please telephone (08) 9264 4127.
If you are having difficulty submitting your online application, please telephone (08) 9264 8666 for assistance.
ELIGIBILITY AND TRAINING REQUIREMENTS
Employees will be required to:
- possess a Tertiary qualification in the Social or Behavioural Science area.
- obtain a current Department of Education Criminal Record Clearance prior to commencement of employment.
- obtain or hold a current Working with Children Check.
- complete the Department’s induction program within three months of commencement.
- complete any training specific to this role required by Departmental policy.
- complete the Department’s training in Accountable and Ethical Decision-Making within six months of appointment.
- complete the Department’s Aboriginal Cultural Appreciation course.
- provide evidence of eligibility to work in Australia for the term of the vacancy.
The Department applies a four (4) day breach period to this selection process.
Applications must be submitted before 4.30pm (WST) on Thursday, 23 March 2023
APPLICATIONS MUST BE SUBMITTED ONLINE
PROFORMA, FAXED, HAND DELIVERED, POSTED, EMAILED AND LATE APPLICATIONS ARE NOT ACCEPTED.
