Please note the closing date for applications has been extended until Thursday, 30 January 2025.
This is a 12 month fixed term, full-time position commencing Term 1, 2025 with possible extension
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.
School of Alternative Learning Settings (SALS) are seeking to appoint a dedicated and enthusiastic Student Support Officer to join its school site in Kununurra.
The Alternative Learning Setting (ALS) program was originally established in early 2019 to target a specific cohort of students who had demonstrated signs of physical aggression and would benefit from a short-term, intensive intervention program. SALS delivers specialised activities and learning programs that build students’ social skills and self-regulation in environments designed to effect positive and lasting change in their behaviour. The program has the capacity to provide access to specialists such as paediatricians, clinical psychologists or consultation with psychiatrists.
There are 12 sites located in the metropolitan and regional areas of Western Australia. Each setting accommodates up to 10 students who are provided with an intensive, individualised program of support while they continue their education. There is a strong focus on developing students’ social skills and ability to self-regulate. Learning and engagement is flexible, co-designed with students, culturally responsive and supports self-determination and interpersonal connection.
All functions of Statewide Services support successful outcomes for all students. This is achieved through a focus on better integration of services with schools, students, families, and external service providers; supporting schools and networks of schools to deliver high quality teaching and learning in every classroom; and creating expanded opportunities for students to develop the academic, personal, and social competencies they will need for participation in the workforce and society of the future.
Find out more about our school by visiting www.sals.wa.edu.au or Schools Online
The Role
School of Alternative Learning Settings (SALS) is seeking to appoint a dedicated and enthusiastic Student Support Officer to its school site in Kununurra.
The Student Support Officer role is considered essential to ensuring a responsive and effective student support service. As a result, your communication skills and demonstrated ability to be an effective team player will be highly regarded. You will be part of a cohesive team that provides a responsive social and emotional curriculum where you will contribute to the development of student support strategies and student support programs. Student Support Officers may also be involved in transporting students.
School staff benefit from working in a collaborative team environment, sharing common goals and resources in supporting students, schools and parents across a state-wide service. Applicants that have demonstrated skills in maintaining professional boundaries while adopting a student centric approach that aids in contributing to positive student outcomes will be highly regarded. In addition, under direction the Student Support Officer provides support in therapeutic crisis management and the development of personalised student de-escalation strategies.
The successful applicant will work directly with students as part of a SALS team located in the Kununurra area. The setting is staffed by a program coordinator and a team of teachers with support from a youth transition officer and a school psychologist. The successful applicant will ideally have experience and credibility in student engagement and transitions, case management, social and emotional learning program development, a background in student support and current professional learning, or the capacity to undertake targeted professional learning, in areas such as de-escalation, team teach, circle of courage, therapeutic crisis intervention in schools and trauma-informed practice.
Professional Benefits
- 11 weeks’ vacation leave
- 11% employer contributions to superannuation
- Additional district allowance
- Annual travel concession (eligible after 12 months continuous employment)
- Annual entitlement to 15 days personal leave
- Up to 5 days cultural leave for Aboriginal and Torre Straight Islanders
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 Anthony Maher, Associate Principal on 0439 490 863 or anthony.maher@education.wa.edu.au
During the school holidays, please contact Karen Sainsbury on 0498 464 077.
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
For your written application, you are only required to address selection criteria 4 and 5 in a two (2) page written statement:
- 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
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.
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: SS/SS931876
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 Thursday, 30 January 2025
