We are seeking to establish a pool of Support Officers for permanent and fixed term, full-time and part-time vacancies which may arise during the 2025 school year. Appointments may be offered at any time for vacancies that commence during this period.
The West Coast Language Development Centre is a specialist Education Support facility that also includes the State-wide Speech and Language Service (Outreach) for the North Metropolitan (coastal schools) and the Midwest Educational Regions. The centre is located over four sites.
The West Coast Language Development Centre is a centre of excellence that provides specialist early direct intervention (for students), outreach (for schools and networks) and research and development services in speech, language, and associated literacy. The synergism and cohesion among service delivery, teaching and research leads to changes in classroom practice as knowledge increases, 'best practices' are identified, and service needs are recognised within the centre and across mainstream schools.
Find out more about our school by visiting westcoastldc.wa.edu.au or Schools Online
The Role
The Support Officer – Speech and Language works as a part of a collaborative team in the Outreach Service. The successful applicant will be responsible for providing consultancy and professional learning in speech, language, and early literacy development, supporting policy and procedures for the identification, referral, and educational planning for students with speech and language needs.
The applicant needs to display the ability to work collaboratively as part of a team as well as have highly developed independent skills. The role is about capacity building, and this involves mentoring and modelling at the individual through to group level. Applicants need to have highly developed oral and written communication skills, including the ability to present professional learning to groups. Applicants also need to be analytical and exhibit the ability to interpret data that is then linked to suggested intervention. In this position you provide services within the North Metro and Midwest Educational regions, which may involve a significant amount of travel. Applicants should ideally have their own vehicle for metropolitan travel purposes.
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 Deborah Silverlock, Deputy Principal on (08) 9407 3050 or Deborah.Silverlock@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 four (4) pages outlining your employment history and professional learning summary relevant to this position
- A statement up to five (5) pages statement addressing the following selection criteria as outlined in the attached JDF
- Demonstrated knowledge and understanding of issues relating to speech, language and learning outcomes.
- Demonstrated ability to develop, implement, monitor, and review the delivery of professional support in language and literacy development.
- Demonstrated negotiation, consultation, and interpersonal skills with proven ability in working collaboratively and maintaining effective working relationships with a range of people across settings.
- Demonstrated highly developed written and oral communication skills, including effective facilitation skills and the ability to prepare professional tools.
- Demonstrated well developed research, conceptual and analytical skills, including the ability to identify issues, devise plans and apply strategies to address them.
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/SS920808
The Department applies a four (4) day breach period to this selection process.
Applications close: 4.30pm (AWST) on Friday, 1 November 2024
