This is a permanent part-time (0.2FTE) position commencing Term 4, 2024
At South Ballajura Primary School (PS), our students are at the heart of everything we do. We know that primary education only takes 8 years, but lasts a lifetime. Together, we all strive to:
- make a difference in the lives of all students;
- commit to reducing the gap between high and low achievers within our school;
- transform the working and learning conditions of our teachers so that growth, commitment, engagement, and the constant spawning of leadership is being fostered
Our students come from diverse cultural backgrounds; with the majority of students having a language background other than English. We also share our site with the South Ballajura Education Support Centre and are committed to continuing to strengthen our partnership as “one campus” now and into the future.
Find out more about our school by visiting southballajuraps.wa.edu.au or Schools Online
The Role
South Ballajura PS is seeking a dedicated and organised Student Support Officer to join their team.
The successful applicant should facilitate opportunities to connect families with services and their community. You should coordinate allied health services processes on site and off site. You will also liaise with families to understand and provide support to navigate additional services and support families when considering student transition.
The successful applicant should have highly developed interpersonal skills and work well as part of a team. They should have well developed strategies and skills to deal with students, staff and families in a variety of situations. They will be required to implement a range of interventions, programs and initiatives that promote improved outcomes for students. This may be mentoring, counselling, conflict resolution, assisting in restoring attendance, assessing levels of risk, inter-agency linkage and case management. You will be required to maintain comprehensive records and adopt a collaborative and consultative approach at all times.
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 Merwan Kassem, Principal on (08) 9207 0100 or merwan.kassem@education.wa.edu.au
During the school holiday period, please contact Merwan Kassem on 0415 347 886.
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 National Criminal History Check with the Department's Screening Unit.
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 being your current line manager.
Step 2: Attach your documents
Your application should include:
- A CV of up to three (3) pages outlining your employment history and professional learning summary relevant to this position
- A three (3) 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.
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/SS912464
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, 4 October 2024
Please note that Jobs WA will be unavailable from 5pm on Friday 27 September to 10pm on Sunday 29 September 2024 (AWST) due to scheduled maintenance. Applicants will not be able to submit job applications over the maintenance period.
