This is a 11 month fixed term, full-time position commencing as soon as possible with possible extension
At Warnbro Community High School Education Support Centre (CHS ESC) our highly skilled staff work collaboratively to create a safe, inclusive, and engaging learning environment to meet the diverse learning needs of all students. Together with our students, parents, and wider community, we have high expectations for the delivery of differentiated instructional educational programs and positive behaviour support through collaborative proactive solutions. Our mission is simple but powerful; “Every student flourishing with the skills, knowledge, and optimal wellbeing to lead fulfilling lives”.
Warnbro CHS ESC is co-located with Warnbro Community High School with staff and students sharing equal citizenship across both schools. The school consists of Middle School for students in Years 7, 8 and 9 and Senior School for students in Years 10, 11, 12. The school is in the southern corridor of Perth, 50 kilometres from the Perth CBD.
Find out more about our school by visiting warnbroesc.wa.edu.au or Schools Online.
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The Role
The successful applicant will support the delivery of an effective student support service by assisting with administrative processes and providing information to students, staff and parents. Working under direction, you will collaborate with staff, families and community members to support student engagement as well as student support programs.
The Student Support Officer would be supporting our new staff with preventative strategies and complex behaviour needs, ideally providing assistance with behaviours while the capacity of our new staff grows.
The role includes maintaining accurate records and multi-disciplinary meetings and contributing to intervention and support planning. You should build positive communication networks within the school and with external stakeholders as well as provide support with special projects and across the School teams as required.
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 Marianne Mangano, Principal on (08) 9528 9499 or emailing marianne.mangano@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 to four (4) pages outlining your employment history and professional learning summary relevant to this position
- A two (2) page statement addressing selection criteria one and two as outlined in the attached JDF
- Demonstrated good written and verbal communication skills and the ability to provide a professional, confidential service to a range of clients.
- Demonstrated good interpersonal skills, including the ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships.
All selection criteria will be assessed throughout the selection process.
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/SS1028276
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 Thursday, 12 March 2026
