This is a 6-month fixed term, full-time position commencing Term 2, 2025 with possible extension.
At Rockingham Senior High School Education Support Centre (SHS, ESC), we pride ourselves in being able to provide quality education to all our students in an environment that is welcoming, supportive and challenging. Our programs are designed specifically to meet the individual needs of all students and to Build Independent Futures. The school shares the site with Rockingham SHS and we have adopted a collaborative approach to planning, sharing and delivering innovate experiences for all our students
Find out more about our school by visiting Rockingham Senior High School ESC or Schools Online
The Role
We are seeking a compassionate and dedicated Student Support Coordinator to join our Student Services team and help enhance our school programs. The Student Support Coordinator will have a key role in the day to day running of a variety of student support programs and initiatives and should ensure an effective and responsive service for students. The successful applicant’s responsibilities include providing pastoral care, monitoring attendance, facilitating referral, managing and delivering targeted programs for identified students (Tier 2 and Tier 3) and connecting families with external services, including National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS).
The successful applicant plays a key role in coordinating the successful running of the school’s Student Services team, programs and area and demonstrate exceptional skills in working collaboratively with a multidisciplinary team of educators, school psychologist, and external partners, ensuring a coordinated and holistic approach to student support.
The successful applicant will actively engage in meetings and case conferences within the school, and when necessary, with external agencies. Additionally, you will provide support to the School Administration team in handling crisis management and response tasks as required.
Knowledge, understanding and experience of working with students with disability, trauma informed practice and skills in supporting students’ emotional regulation will be considered favourably. The successful applicant will display the ability to actively contribute to student Individual Education Plans, Behaviour and Wellbeing support plans and risk management plans and case manage students requiring additional support and intervention.
The role offers a unique opportunity to make a significant difference in the lives of our students as well as being a key part of shaping and strengthening our Student Services team and programs that are vital to our students’ success and future lives.
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 Joanne Thompson, Associate Principal on 08 9523 7600 or joanne.thompson4@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 three (3) page statement addressing the following selection criteria as outlined in the attached JDF
- Well-developed oral and written communication and interpersonal skills that demonstrate an ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships, negotiate and resolve conflict.
- Demonstrated well developed organisational skills with the ability to prioritise tasks to meet deadlines and work autonomously and collaboratively within a team environment.
- Demonstrated well developed research, conceptual and analytical skills and experience in identifying problems and developing appropriate intervention strategies and support programs.
- Demonstrated skills and experience in working with individual or small groups of students who are experiencing difficulties., particularly students with disability.
- 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/SS956364
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 Friday, 28 March 2025
