This is a permanent full time position commencing Term 2, 2025
We are seeking to appoint a dynamic individual to the role of Student Support Office working alongside our Learning Support Coordinator to provide academic and social-emotional support to those students in our College community diagnosed with a learning disability.
Southern River College (SRC) prioritises a shared sense of belonging where everyone is inspired and empowered to reach their full potential. Our College promotes academic excellence, vocational aspirations and recognises diversity of student success. We at SRC prioritise a sense of belonging and inclusion to ensure that student wellbeing needs are met to serve a context contributing to best learning outcomes. The College has an array of academic and pastoral programs and initiatives, making a real difference to many students and their future aspirations.
Find out more about our school by visiting www.southernrivercollege.wa.edu.au or Schools Online
The Role
In this position the successful applicant applicant should support Student Services personnel to enhance Student behavior and engagement. The ability to manage and prioritise tasks to be completed daily whilst working in a pressure environment would be highly regarded.
the successful applicant applicant should monitor, record and action behavior and risk management plans. This will also involve communicating with Teachers, Students, Parents and the wider community as the need arises.
As a Student Support Officer you will ideally be able to facilitate and deliver evidence based Social Emotional Learning programs in consultation with the Learning Support Coordinator.
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 Courtney Wilson Deputy Principal on 93916500 or courtney.wilson@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 (1) 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
- 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/SS963932
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, 30 May 2025
