This is a 9 month fixed term, full-time position commencing Term 2, 2026 with possible extension and/or permanency
Roebourne District High School (DHS), situated in the Pilbara region of Western Australia, serves a dynamic and culturally rich community. Our school is deeply connected to the land and the local Aboriginal culture that has shaped this region for thousands of years. The school sits on Ngarluma Ngurra, the Country of the Ngarluma people, and many of our students come from the Ngarluma, Yindjibarndi and Banyjima language groups.
Roebourne DHS provides a continuous and supportive educational journey for students from KindiLink through to Year 12. Our school is unique in its ability to offer students the chance to grow and develop in a familiar and culturally responsive environment throughout their entire schooling experience. This continuity enables us to build strong, lasting relationships with students and their families. We can deeply personalise the educational experiences for all of our students in our small school community.
For more information about Roebourne DHS and visit www.roebournedhs.wa.edu.au and Schools Online.
The Role
We are seeking a suitably experienced individual to provide support to families and young people in connecting with services that enhance their learning, wellbeing, and personal growth.
The successful applicant will work collaboratively under the direction of the Program Coordinator, School Principal, and Connected Community School Trial team members. Responsibilities of the Student Support Officer include:
- Assisting in the coordination of the Student Support Program.
- Assisting in developing and introducing systems and intervention strategies which provide a responsive and effective support service for students, family members and staff.
- Providing support and advice to teachers on strategies for supporting students and facilitates group work processes.
- Developing supportive links between the student, the family, the school and other appropriate agencies in the community and establishes a network of partnerships with other government and non-government agencies
- Actively participate in multi-disciplinary team meetings and case conferences within the school and with other agencies as appropriate, including the provision of information and consultancy advice as required.
- Assist in undertaking work assessments on students, including liaising with parents/guardians, students, staff and any other relevant parties.
- Assist the School Administration team in crisis management and response duties as required.
- Record, collate and prepare information used to develop and monitor strategies and alternative programs.
- Undertake research on current issues for young people, participates in projects and provides written reports as required.
We highly value applicants with strong communication and interpersonal skills, cultural awareness, and the ability to build respectful relationships while working collaboratively with families, young people, and service providers. communication skills, including the ability to liaise with individuals at all levels and build and maintain effective working relationships. Initiative and good organisational skills with the ability to identify prioritises and meet conflicting deadlines highly regarded.
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 Suzanne Evans, Manager Connected Community Schools on (08)9182 3300 or emailing Suzanne.Evans@education.wa.edu.au.
During the school holidays, please contact Suzanne Evans on (08) 9182 3344.
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 two (2) pages outlining your employment history and professional learning summary relevant to this position; and
- A two to three (2-3) 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 prioritises 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/SS1035479
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, 24 April 2026
