This is a 12 month fixed term, full-time position commencing Term 2, 2025 with possible extension (12 months) and/or permanency
Comet Bay's motto is 'Seek Excellence' and this underpins everything we do. Students are encouraged to perform to their highest standard and are given the opportunity to excel in a number of high-quality programs. Comet Bay College has been a Department of Education and Training endorsed Gifted and Talented Academic Program school since 2007, providing a tailored, highly stimulating and challenging program to all selected students. The college also offers students extension through Drama, Dance, Music and Art as well as having a fully accredited Specialist Australian Rules Football Program with direct links to the Fremantle Dockers and Peel Thunder.
Find out more about our school by visiting cometbaycollege.wa.edu.au or Schools Online
The Role
Comet Bay College is seeking a dynamic and compassionate individual to join our Student Services team as a Student Support Coordinator, with a focus on enhancing the pastoral care and wellbeing of students across the college.
Working closely with Year Coordinators, the successful applicant will play a key role in supporting Tier 1 and Tier 2 behaviour interventions and providing early intervention strategies that promote student engagement and success. A critical aspect of the role includes working with students on Risk Management Plans, providing consistent support and monitoring to ensure their safety and the wellbeing of others.
The Student Support Coordinator will assist in case management of identified students and coordinate initiatives such as the College’s Breakfast Club, which fosters connection and ensures students begin their day ready to learn. The role involves developing and delivering proactive, evidence-based programs to build social, emotional, and behavioural competencies.
Another key aspect of the role will include supporting with the organisation of whole school events linked to our Positive Behaviour Support culture.
Applicants should possess exceptional interpersonal skills to build supportive relationships with students, families, staff and external agencies. The ability to collaborate effectively within multidisciplinary teams, maintain professional standards, and contribute to a positive school culture is essential.
We are looking for an organised and solution-focused individual ideally with strong communication skills and the capacity to use a range of software systems and should be able interpret student data to inform practice. Previous experience in mentoring, student engagement, behaviour support or pastoral care will be considered favourably.
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 Kelly Bennett, Principal, by telephoning (08) 9553 8100 or emailing Kelly.Bennett@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 four (4) 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
- 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.
- 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/SS972241
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 Wednesday, 4 June 2025
