This is a permanent full-time position commencing Term 2, 2026
Why Join Roebourne?
Roebourne District High School (DHS) is a K–12 school, working in strong partnership with families and community to create learning environments where students feel connected, supported and successful.
Our Student Services team works collaboratively and proactively, with a strong focus on early intervention and coordinated support. Staff actively work to build trusting relationships while maintaining clear boundaries, high expectations and accountability for agreed actions, ensuring support is consistent and outcomes-focused. Team members are valued as part of a professional workforce committed to improving outcomes for young people in a unique and rewarding context.
This role offers the chance to be part of meaningful work that has visible impact every day
For more information about Roebourne DHS and the Big Picture Learning design, visit www.roebournedhs.wa.edu.au and www.bigpicture.org.au.
The Role
Roebourne DHS is seeking a highly organised, relationship-focused Student Support Officer to join our Student Services team.
This is an opportunity to contribute to work that genuinely changes outcomes for young people. The successful applicant will play a key role in supporting students, families and staff through coordinated, practical and compassionate support systems that strengthen engagement, wellbeing and success at school.
Working as part of a multidisciplinary team, the Student Support Officer helps ensure that students who require additional support are connected to the right people, strategies and services at the right time.
The Student Support Officer assists in coordinating the school’s student services and contributes to developing responsive systems that support students experiencing social, emotional, behavioural or engagement challenges.
The role combines coordination, collaboration and problem-solving. You will work closely with the student services team, teachers, families, leadership staff and external agencies to help remove barriers to learning and ensure students are supported both at school and within the wider community.
Key aspects of the role include:
- Supporting the planning and coordination of student support processes and interventions
- Working alongside teachers to develop practical strategies for supporting students
- Building strong partnerships between school, families and community services
- Participating in case management meetings and multidisciplinary planning
- Assisting with student assessments through gathering data and information to guide support planning
- Supporting school responses during critical incidents or crisis situations
- Maintaining accurate records and preparing reports to monitor student progress
- Researching emerging youth issues and contributing to targeted school initiatives
This role suits someone who can balance empathy with organisation, and who enjoys working in a fast-paced environment where no two days are the same. The role requires an ability to maintain professional boundaries, exercise sound judgement, and work constructively within areas of responsibility and control.
Our ideal applicant is someone who:
- Builds respectful, collaborative relationships with young people and adults
- Communicates clearly and professionally with a wide range of stakeholders
- Is organised and able to manage competing priorities calmly
- Thinks analytically and contributes practical solutions
- Has experience supporting students individually or in small groups through a case-management approach
- Understands and has experience working with local external services and community networks
Experience working in schools, youth services, community organisations or wellbeing support roles is 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 Elizabeth Ritchie, Principal on 0429 596 122 or emailing elizabeth.ritchie@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 five (5) pages outlining your employment history and professional learning summary relevant to this position; and
- 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: SS/SS1031202
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 Monday, 23 March 2026
