We are seeking to establish a pool of Student Support Officers for permanent and fixed term, full-time and part-time vacancies which may arise during the 2026 school year and up to the end of Term 1, 2027. Appointments may be offered at any time for vacancies that commence during this period.
Durham Road School is the largest Education Support School in Western Australia, catering for approximately 230 students from Kindergarten to Year 12.
Our educational focus is on delivering high quality teaching and learning experiences using evidence based best practice techniques. Our geographical intake area is between the four corners of Bullsbrook, Ellenbrook, Chidlow and Maylands.
Our class sizes are small, with specialist teachers and education assistants across all phases of schooling. We provide a targeted, differentiated curriculum based on the Western Australian Curriculum including Abilities Based Learning, Western Australia (ABLEWA), combined with a rich social environment designed to meet the individual learning needs of each child. Learning goals are collaboratively established for each student based on individual needs and parent priorities, at Individual Education Plan (IEP) meetings.
Find out more about our school by visiting durhamroads.wa.edu.au or Schools Online.
The Role
Suitable applicants will assist in the coordination of the student support program for students with a range of behaviours of concern, including self-injurious behaviours. The Student Support Officer will ideally contribute to the development and implementation of systems and intervention strategies that deliver responsive and effective support services for students, their families, and staff. They would work in a range of settings including Alternative Learning Programs and provide support and advice to teachers on strategies for assisting students, facilitate group work processes, and build strong links between students, families, the school, and relevant community agencies. They should also establish and maintain partnerships with both government and non-government organisations to enhance support networks.
Ideally, the suitable applicants will actively participate in multi-disciplinary team meetings and case conferences, providing information and consultancy advice as required. They would assist in conducting student work assessments, liaising with parents, guardians, staff, and other relevant parties. Suitable applicants will support the school administration team with response duties, maintain and collate records to assist in the development and monitoring of student support strategies, and prepare written reports as needed.
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 Susan Moran, Associate Principal, on (08) 9238 0900 or by emailing susan.moran@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 three (3) pages outlining your employment history and professional learning summary relevant to this position.
- A four (4) 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: IPS/SS1044203
The Department applies a four (4) day breach period to this selection process.
Applications close: 4.30pm (AWST) on Tuesday, 02 June 2026.
