This is a permanent full-time position commencing Term 1, 2025
Narrogin Senior High School (SHS) has a comprehensive professional learning program working with all members of the wider school community to provide quality educational experiences through promoting the school's vision and strategic directions. The school reflects the values of the local community, promoting the values of respect, responsibility and tolerance.
The school is a Year 7 to 12 campus and has a friendly and welcoming atmosphere, with a committed and competent workforce. The Narrogin Residential College stands alongside Narrogin Senior High School and is an integral part of the school’s culture. The school is recognized for its flexible approach to education and training.
Surrounded by a diverse rural landscape, Narrogin, about two hours from Perth, has an excellent range of commercial services, beautiful gardens and a reputation as a great place to live.
Find out more about our school by visiting www.nshs.wa.edu.au or Schools Online
The Role
Narrogin SHS is seeking a positive and enthusiastic Student Support Officer to join their dedicated Student Services team. The successful applicant will ideally have a passion for working with youth to make a significant difference in their lives.
It is highly desirable that the successful applicant will support Student Services personnel to enhance Student behavior and engagement. The ability to manage and prioritise tasks to be completed on a daily basis whilst working in a pressure environment is advantageous.
The successful applicant will ideally be responsible for monitoring, recording and actioning of behavior and risk management plans. This should also involve meetings with students, parents and the wider community as the need arises.
The position will involve assisting in the entry of attendance, behavior and case management records when required using a variety of databases, student records and the school information system. The successful applicant will ideally possess strong organisational skills in delivering and prioritising tasks when under pressure. As a team member the applicant will ideally possess high level interpersonal, verbal and written communication skills and be able to liaise with staff, parents, students and the wider school community.
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 Peter Trefort, Manager Corporate Services on (08) 9881 9307 or emailing Peter.Trefort@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) page 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 client.
- 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/SS919114
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 Tuesday, 3 December 2024
