This is a permanent full-time position commencing Term 2, 2025
At Hammond Park Secondary College (SC), we place ourselves at the heart of our local community. By forging strong relationships with families, local businesses and organisations, we aim to provide our students with a diverse range of engaging opportunities and experiences. We challenge our staff to think differently, leverage from our collective efficacy and unlock each student’s potential. Our values of wellbeing, excellence and relationships are integral to the work we undertake, guiding our decisions and directions.
As a growing Independent Public School, we place high expectations on staff, students and our local community. Positive partnerships are essential to our success. We aim for our students to thrive and for our staff members to find joy and purpose in their work. Located 30km south of Perth in Hammond Park, the College serves students from Year 7 to 12 in state of the art facilities. We work to empower the school community to be innovative, curious and courageous.
Find out more about our school by visiting HammondParkSC.wa.edu.au or Schools Online.
The Role
The Youth Engagement and Support Worker is responsible for improving the wellbeing, resilience and pro-social behaviours of young people. As a core member of our Student Wellbeing Team, the successful applicant will be responsible for developing and implementing positive support strategies that foster student engagement - inside and outside the classroom. Acting as a link between the young person and other appropriate agencies within the community, the Youth Engagement and Support Worker will be responsible for supporting students as well as implementing and reviewing support plans.
A key aspect of this role is developing and maintaining strong relationships with students – increasing regular attendance and promoting positive mental/physical health to enhance student learning outcomes. The successful applicant should have the skills and experience necessary to implement appropriate engagement and intervention strategies for students requiring support. The role may also involve appropriate data entry, report writing, participation in case conferences as well as management of student case notes. Applicants who are passionate, innovative and committed are encouraged to apply.
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 Willesee, Principal by telephoning (08) 9395 3800 or emailing Joanne.Willesee@education.wa.edu.au.
During the school holidays, please contact Joanne Willesee on 0436 918 792.
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) outlining your employment history and professional learning summary relevant to this position
- Up to a four (4) statement addressing the following selection criteria as outlined in the attached JDF
- Demonstrated considerable experience working with individuals or small groups of students who are or may be at risk and implementing strategies to improve educational outcomes.
- Demonstrated interpersonal skills, including the ability to establish effective working relationships with people from a wide range of backgrounds.
- Demonstrated negotiation, mediation and conflict resolutions skills with relevant experience working with students who require support.
- Ability to work independently and as a member of a team without direct supervision.
- Demonstrated effective planning and organisational skills, with the ability to manage competing priorities within 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/SS963918
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 Monday, 12 May 2025
