This is a permanent full-time position commencing Term 3, 2026
Kenwick School, an Independent Public School, is a government school of choice for students in Years K – 12 with wide ranging special educational needs. These include severe to profound intellectual disabilities, sensory and physical impairments, as well as other complex medical and behavioural conditions.
Our school is a safe, supportive and engaging learning environment that enables students to learn the functional knowledge, coping, life and social skills they require to achieve their full potential. We accomplish this through a relentless focus on individualised and inclusive learning programs underpinned by collaborative engagement with students, their families and other service providers. Kenwick School pursues an inclusive and holistic approach to achieve positive social, educational, and health and well-being student outcomes. Several of our students often display challenging, maladaptive behaviours; many have co-morbid mental health conditions. We continue to develop and refine our strategies to foster positive student outcomes. This year we expect teach more than 100 students.
Find out more about our school by visiting Kenwick School or Schools Online.
The Role
We are seeking to appoint a permanent, full-time Level 3 Student Support Officer. This is a key role to address the schools pro-social, attendance and participation agenda.
Kenwick School’s ethos is underpinned by a pro-social development (PSD) approach which strongly focuses on relationships-based guidance to help our students to replace maladaptive behaviours with more adaptive ones. This approach is realised through compassion, curious exploration and ensuring we are credible sources of information for our cohort.
The successful applicant will lead effective strategies that target behavioural change and learning support for at risk students. This role requires working closely students, families, teachers, class staff and the school leadership team. Previous experience working in Student Services teams will be advantageous, as will be experience in implementing PSD and engagement strategies, and an ability to articulate and share best PSD practices. A proven record of making a difference in student performance through utilisation of appropriate PSD strategies and related skills will be highly regarded as will be the ability to deliver professional learning.
Understanding trauma informed practice and restorative justice principles, as well as maintaining high expectations for our students are important, and therefore experience utilising these practices will be advantageous. The successful applicant should have the ability to form positive relationships with parents, carers as well as service providers to maximise outcomes for students at risk.
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 Mark Watson, Principal on (08) 862164 100 or emailing Mark.Watson@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 outlining your employment history and professional learning summary relevant to this position
- A 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/SS1045747
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, 8 June 2026
