This is a permanent part-time (0.8 FTE) position commencing Term 3, 2025
East Kalgoorlie Primary School (PS) is a family orientated school, servicing the entire Kalgoorlie-Boulder area. The school values relationships with students, staff, parent/carers and the wider community. All staff are committed to being culturally responsive. We pride ourselves on having vigorous wrap-around services that emphasise student health and well-being, high-quality teaching and learning, and strong relationships within the school and our community. We aim to provide quality, evidence-based academic programs to ensure all students are given the best opportunity to reach their full potential. Our wrap-around services for every student are uniquely placed to offer a highly supportive, nurturing environment.
East Kalgoorlie PS has been identified as a school demonstrating exemplary performance in the areas of relationships and the learning environment. We are known for our innovative approach to learning for our diverse group of young learners, which impacts positively on our students’ outcomes.
At our school we value the following
- Thinking outside the box
- Facing challenges together
- Discovering new things
- Appreciating differences in others
Our school vision – We will make them butterfly wings.
Find out more about our school by visiting www.eastkalgoorlieps.wa.edu.au or Schools Online
The Role
As a Student Wellbeing and Support Officer, the successful applicant should have a desire to improve the wellbeing, resilience and pro-social behaviours of students. By working in partnership with the Student Services team the ideal applicant would prioritise and deliver individual, small group and whole-school programs and strategies.
Ideally, the successful applicant should have experience in enhancing student learning outcomes by identifying and establishing support networks for students with staff and the school community.
The successful applicant should 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. The successful applicant should have excellent interpersonal skills, including the ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with students, carers and the wider school community in which we serve.
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 Lisa Mitchell, Manager Corporate Services on (08) 9068 2403 or emailing lisa.mitchell2@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 two (2) 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 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/SS968537
The Department applies a four (4) day breach period to this selection process.
Applications close: 4.30pm (AWST) on Monday, 26 May 2025
