We are seeking to establish a pool of Student Support Officers for permanent and fixed term, full-time and part-time vacancies which may arise during the 2024 school year and up to the end of Term 4, 2025. Appointments may be offered at any time for vacancies that commence during this period.
At Girrawheen Senior High School, we not only strongly believe in achieving academic success, but also the development of a well-rounded individual who genuinely comprehends the importance of contributing positively to society. To this end, we offer a wealth of opportunities to provide every student with a pathway to a successful future.
Our school has a strong focus on bettering student academic achievement so that our students may enter the world as well-equipped as possible to pursue any opportunity that may become available. You will be joining a team of dedicated staff motivated to help students succeed.
Find out more about our school by visiting girrawheenshs.wa.edu.au or Schools Online
The Role
The Student Support Officer role is a youth work position, supporting students and running programs to meet different needs. Student Support Officers will work collaboratively with the Student Services team to provide social and emotional learning support to students and encourage positive engagement and achievement at school. The successful applicants will assist in supporting programs for individuals and/or groups of students, in particular our early morning Elite Sports Program, the school’s breakfast program and under direction support the organisation of key school academic, sporting, and cultural events and celebrations. At times you will be needed to support student learning in the Study Centre.
Under direction, the successful applicants will collaborate and conduct discussions with staff, parents/guardians, and the community to identify student absenteeism and truancy, and provide case information. You will maintain accurate information and record systems and communicate daily with the Head of Student Services. You will assist with the implementation of a range of school attendance and engagement strategies.
A key aspect of the role is to assist with proactive interventions to improve student well-being and provide support for students to help regulate their behaviour both inside and outside the classroom. An understanding of trauma informed practice, and ASD would be an advantage. Experience with and a flair for working with young people is highly desirable.
The successful applicant will also establish and maintain communication and liaison networks within the school community and with other key stakeholders, and under direction, participate in crisis management and response duties as required.
A First Aid qualification and a bus licence would be considered favourably for this position.
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 Barbara Newton, Principal on (08) 9247 0555 or 0475 966 856 or by emailing Barbara.newton@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 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 two (2) statement addressing the following selection criteria as outlined in the attached JDF
- Demonstrated good written and verbal communication skills and the ability to provide a professional, confidential service to a range of clients.
- Demonstrated good interpersonal skills, including the ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships.
- Demonstrated experience in the use of computerised management information systems including database, spreadsheet, and word processing software.
- 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: IPS/SS921147
The Department applies a four (4) day breach period to this selection process.
Applications close: 4.30pm (AWST) on Thursday, 7 November 2024
