This is a permanent full-time position commencing Term 2, 2026
Kelmscott Senior High School (SHS) is a school of opportunity for students. The school offers Department of Education endorsed Specialist Programs in Agriculture and Music, Gifted & Talented Secondary Selective Entrance Program and a range of Kelmscott Extension Programs (KEP) in Mathematics, Science, English and Humanities & Social Sciences. We are only one of two schools to provide Gifted & Talented online to rural areas.
We have a proud reputation of promoting students to be active citizens at the local, state, national and international levels. Students have access to language exchange programs, National Schools Constitutional Convention, Premier's ANZAC tour and World Scholar's Cup to name a few.
Find out more about our school by visiting kshs.wa.edu.au or Schools Online.
The Role
We welcome applications from Indigenous male candidates, as this role is especially suited to their skills and experience.
Kelmscott SHS is seeking a passionate and culturally responsive Aboriginal Student Support Officer to lead an Aboriginal Boys Enrichment Program. This role is ideal for someone who values mentoring, building strong relationships, and creating opportunities for young Aboriginal men to thrive academically, socially, and emotionally.
As the successful applicant, you will coordinate and deliver a program that should foster engagement, leadership, and wellbeing for Aboriginal boys. You should work closely with students, families, school staff, and community organisations to create a supportive environment that promotes cultural identity and success.
Your responsibilities may include:
- Developing and running activities that build confidence, resilience, and life skills.
- Supporting students with attendance, engagement, and pathways planning.
- Building strong connections between school, families, and community agencies.
- Assisting with case conferences and implementing strategies to support individual needs.
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 Scott Hodgen, Deputy Principal, on (08) 9495 7400 or emailing scott.hodgen@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
Aboriginality is a genuine occupational qualification for this position under section 50d of the Equal Opportunity Act 1984 (WA). We will only consider applicants who are Aboriginal for this position.
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 three (3) page statement addressing the following selection criteria as outlined in the attached JDF
- Demonstrated sound oral and written communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to establish and maintain effective and collaborative working relationships with local organisations and services.
- Demonstrated skills and experience in working with individual or small groups of Aboriginal students experiencing difficulties.
- Demonstrated sound research, conceptual and analytical skills, including the ability to identify problems and provide solutions.
- Demonstrated effective planning and organisational skills, with the ability to manage competing priorities within timelines.
- 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/SS1021751
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, 29 May 2026
