This is a permanent full-time position commencing Term 1, 2026
At Fremantle College we are committed to fostering your child's enthusiasm for learning, and developing their curiosity and leadership. Our high expectations for academic achievement, together with our vibrant, inclusive and supportive learning environment, will ensure your child receives an outstanding education.
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The Role
We are seeking a compassionate and dedicated Student Support Coordinator to join our Aboriginal Education Team.
The Student Support Coordinator plays a key role in supporting student wellbeing, engagement and attendance, with a particular focus on students at educational risk. The role provides individualised case management, coordinating internal and external support services to ensure students receive timely and appropriate assistance. The Coordinator works closely with students, families and relevant agencies, develops and monitors wellbeing and engagement programs, and supports the implementation of strategies that improve participation in educational programs.
In addition, the Student Support Coordinator provides advice to staff on complex student matters, prepares case notes and reports, analyses attendance and program data to identify trends, and responds to enquiries from parents and community members regarding engagement concerns. The role also includes leading and mentoring Allied Professional staff within the student services team and establishing effective partnerships, agreements and protocols with support and employer agencies to enhance outcomes for identified students
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 Nicole Richardson, Associate Principal, on (08) 9338 8900 or emailing nicole.richardson@education.wa.edu.au.
During the school holidays, please contact Nicole Richardson on 0417 943 434.
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 to four (4) pages outlining your employment history and professional learning summary relevant to this position
- A five (5) page statement addressing the following selection criteria as outlined in the attached JDF
- Demonstrated well-developed oral and written communication and interpersonal skills, including the ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships, collaborate with individuals across a range of backgrounds, negotiate/resolve conflict and work within a team environment.
- Demonstrated well developed research, conceptual and analytical skills and experience in identifying problems and developing/delivering appropriate intervention strategies and support programs.
- Demonstrated skills and experience in working with individual or small groups of students in diverse settings, who are experiencing psychosocial, wellbeing, physical and other barriers, and challenges.
- Demonstrated well developed knowledge of family systems, mental health and wellbeing of young people and their parents/carers and an understanding of required services to support families to function well and provide positive caring environments for young people.
- Demonstrated sound knowledge and experience in the youth, mental health and community sectors, particularly in working with local organisations and services to best support young people, additionally, knowledge and professional practice and code of ethical framework standards.
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/SS1024602
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, 6 February 2026
