This is a permanent full-time position commencing Term 1, 2026
Our vision for Southern River College (SRC) is to develop confident and active global citizens by creating opportunities for all students in Years 7 to 12 as they progress through their educational pathways. Our College promotes academic excellence and vocational aspirations for our students, celebrates their diversity and fosters their ambitions. The College values of Succeed, Respect and Connect (SRC) are foundational to a culture of high impact and high care. Staff use trauma informed and culturally responsive practice to deliver high quality teaching and pastoral care. The College has an array of programs and initiatives, making a real difference to many students and their future aspirations.
Find out more about our school by visiting Southern River College or Schools Online
The Role
The Student Support Officer position is a full-time position in the highly dynamic Wellbeing Team at SRC. The successful applicant should display a relational approach to their practice with a focus on developing and maintaining safe and supportive interactions while setting a culture of high expectations. Sophisticated interpersonal skills, strong self-awareness, growth mind set and team work skills are highly desirable qualities to contribute to a Wellbeing team and the greater body of staff that relies on strong professional relationships to best support students and their families.
The successful applicant is encouraged to demonstrate experience within Student Services contexts and an understanding of how they have supported students, families and relationships with internal and external stakeholders. Knowledge of Compass and understanding of case management and record keeping responsibilities and skills would be beneficial to the role. Further to this, examples of positive outcomes of their practice will be advantageous.
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 Brian Hand, Manager Corporate Services on (08) 9391 6500 or emailing brian.hand@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 Nationally Coordinated Criminal History Check and obtain a current Screening Clearance Number issued by the Department of Education’s Screening Unit before you start.
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 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/SS999784
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, 14 November 2025
