This is a 12 month fixed term, full-time position commencing Term 1, 2025 with possible extension (12 months)
The Armadale Youth & Community Services Hub is seeking a motivated and supportive Student Support Officer. As a full service school, the Youth & Community Services Hub, located on the Armadale Senior High School (SHS) campus, provides assistance to young people with complex needs; providing targeted assistance within areas such as mental health support, school engagement, social services, sourcing temporary accommodation, parenting support, life skills training and specialist health services. As a Student Support Officer within this unique context, successful applicants will actively participate and contribute to the development of a positive culture aimed towards providing appropriate services for young people and their family; which could include completing assessments, planning and implementing intervention programs as well as providing opportunities for success.
Staff within the Youth & Community Services Hub have an authentic desire to support young people who may be at risk. We are seeking applicants who ideally have the ability to work well within a multidisciplinary team, delivering a high standard of evidence-based care to young people in a school context. As the Youth & Community Services Hub attracts referrals from five local secondary schools, suitable applicants should have excellent interpersonal skills, including the ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with staff, young people and the wider community.
About the Full Service School
The Youth & Community Services Hub works to maximise opportunities for students beyond the standard classroom. These young people may have been affected by a number of external factors (such as family circumstances, poverty, health, cultural differences or disengagement) and require additional support. Located on the Armadale SHS campus, the Youth & Community Services Hub supports the following schools with improving student attendance, behaviour and wellbeing:
Further information about the schools supported by the Youth & Community Services Hub can be found by visiting Schools Online.
The Role
The successful applicant will ideally assist in development and implementation of systems and intervention strategies which provide a responsive and effective support service for students, family members and staff. You should also assist in the development and implementation of the strategies to support Special Educational Needs (SEN). The successful applicant should help develop supportive links between the student, the family, the school and other appropriate agencies in the community and establish a network of partnerships with other government and non-government agencies.
Additionally, you should have the ability to actively participate in team meetings, case conferences and with other agencies as appropriate, as well as assist the team in crisis management and response duties as required. The successful applicant should undertake research on current issues for children, participate in projects and provide written reports as required. Knowledge and experience in implementing trauma-informed practices to support young people is highly recommended for this role.
Want to know more?
Full details of the role, selection criteria and training requirements are listed in the attached Job Description Form (JDF).
For information regarding the Youth & Community Services Hub, please contact Haylene Bonhomme Slinger, Program Coordinator, by telephoning (08) 9497 6403 or emailing Haylene.Bonhommeslinger@education.wa.edu.au
For queries regarding operational matters and this merit selection process, please contact Alison Wells, Manager Corporate Services, by telephoning (08) 9497 6400 or emailing Alison.Wells@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 four (4) 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/SS946302
The Department applies a four (4) day breach period to this selection process.
Applications close: 4.30pm (AWST) on Monday, 17 February 2025
