Advertised Vacancy Number IPS/SS714721
Appointment Pool
Do you possess excellent communication skills and are ready to take on new challenges?
Albany Senior High School (SHS)are seeking to establish a pool for appointments to permanent and fixed term, full-time and part-time vacancies which may arise during the 2022 school year. Appointments can be made from the pool at any time for commencements within the 2022 school year.
Albany SHS is seeking a motivated and dedicated Student Support Officer (SSO) to join their Student Services team. The SSO will be integral in providing wrap around support and pastoral care to students.
The SSO will assist with administrative processes and provision of information to students, staff and parents, ensuring a responsive and effective student support service. The suitable applicant's will, under direction, collaborate and conduct discussions with staff, parents/guardians and the community to identify student absenteeism and truancy and to collect and provide case information. The suitable applicant will assist with the implementation of a range of school attendance and engagement strategies.
The suitable applicant will assist in developing and supporting programs for individuals and groups of students. You will attend and provide support information to multi-disciplinary team meetings, case conferences and other intervention processes. Maintaining information and record systems as well as collating and preparing case conference information is an essential part of the role.
The suitable applicant will, under direction, establish and maintain communication and liaison networks within the school community and with other key stakeholdersparticipate in crisis management and response duties as required. You will provide support for special projects and across School teams as required.
Albany SHS has a long and proud tradition of high academic achievement, sporting excellence and a comprehensive cultural life in the school. The school forms an integral part of the fabric of Albany, and together we celebrate our students’ many achievements. The community highly values the school’s contribution to the many young people in its care. Our students are happy, friendly, and hardworking and are prepared to be involved in a range of academic, cultural and sporting pursuits. In 2022 Albany SHS will become one of a group of Public Schools who deliver a Gifted and Talented program adding to the breadth of programs catering for student’s individual learning needs.
To be suitable for this role, you will need to demonstrate the following work related requirements (selection criteria):
- Good written and verbal communication skills and the ability to provide a professional, confidential service to a range of clients.
- Good interpersonal skills, including the ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships.
- Experience in the use of computerised management information systems including database, spreadsheet and word processing software.
- Effective organisational skills and experience in providing administrative support with the ability to manage conflicting timelines
Applications will be assessed against these work related requirements (selection criteria) of the position. The business needs of the school may also be considered. It is therefore recommended that you consider all information contained in the advertisement and any other related information before applying for the vacancy.
The Department is an equal opportunity employer and encourages people with disability, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people and persons from culturally diverse backgrounds to apply.
Further information about Albany Senior High School can be found by visiting www.albanyshs.wa.edu.au or Schools Online.
Additional information about Independent Public Schools is also available here.
For further job related information:
You are encouraged to contact Melissa Walker, Principal, for further information about this employment opportunity, including information about living and working in Albany, by telephoning (08) 9881 9304 or emailing Melissa.Walker@education.wa.edu.au
Application Instructions
All applications are submitted online. Select “Apply for Job”, at either the top or bottom of this screen and follow the instructions on your screen.
Your application should include:
- A three (3) page statement addressing the Work Related Requirements (selection criteria), in context of the role and business needs of the school
- A CV of up to two (2) pages outlining your employment history and professional learning summary relevant to this position
- The contact details for two (2) work related referees who can attest to the claims made in your written application, preferably one being your current line manager.
It is recommended you have these documents completed and ready to attach before selecting “Apply for Job”.
You are asked to complete an online application form and attach your documentation, please allow enough time to complete this process as applications cannot be accepted after the closing date and time.
After you have submitted your application online, you will receive an email confirming lodgement. If you do not receive a confirmation email, please telephone (08) 9264 4127.
If you are having difficulty submitting your online application, please telephone (08) 9264 8666 for assistance.
Eligibility and training requirements
Employees will be required to:
- Obtain a current Department of Education Criminal Record Clearance prior to commencement of employment
- Obtain or hold a current Working with Children Check
- Complete the Department’s induction program within three months of commencement
- Complete any training specific to this role required by Departmental policy
- Complete the Department’s training in Accountable and Ethical Decision-Making within six months of appointment.
- Provide evidence of eligibility to work in Australia for the term of the vacancy
COVID-19 REQUIREMENTS
Applicants are advised of the recently announced mandatory vaccination policy for various occupations and workforces in WA. Employees working in, or attending school sites are required to be vaccinated in accordance with the policy. More information can be found at Mandatory COVID-19 vaccination policy for WA workforces.
The Department applies a four (4) day breach period to this selection process.
Applications must be submitted before 4.30pm (WST) on Wednesday, 1 December 2021.
APPLICATIONS MUST BE SUBMITTED ONLINE
PROFORMA, FAXED, HAND DELIVERED, POSTED, EMAILED AND LATE APPLICATIONS ARE NOT ACCEPTED.
