Advertised Vacancy Number IPS/SS745167
Appointment Pool
Safety Bay Senior High School (SHS) is seeking to establish a pool of Youth Engagement Coordinators for appointments to permanent and fixed term, full-time and part-time vacancies which may arise during the 2022 school year and up to the end of Term 1, 2023. Appointments can be made from the pool at any time for commencements within the 2022 school year, up to the end of Term 1, 2023.
The Youth Engagement Coordinator will collaborate with the Student Wellbeing Team and external agencies to improve the wellbeing, attendance, resilience and behaviours of students across the college. Suitable applicants will be responsible for developing and implementing positive support strategies and programs that foster student engagement, both inside and outside the classroom.
A key aspect of this role is developing and maintaining strong relationships with students and their families to increasing regular attendance and engagement, and promote wellbeing to enhance student learning outcomes. Suitable applicants will ideally have the skills and experience necessary to implement appropriate engagement and intervention programs for students requiring support. The role requires a highly organised person who can work as an effective team member and independently, and involves appropriate data entry, report writing, participation in case conferences ,as well as management of student case notes. Applicants who are passionate, innovative, and committed are encouraged to apply. Knowledge of the local community, support agencies, and programs is highly desirable.
At Safety Bay SHS our staff are encouraged to attend relevant, ongoing professional development sessions and some after school training and to take the initiative in seeking out further knowledge and skills to enhance their contribution to the school.
At Safety Bay SHS, we are proud of our ability to provide a high quality public education for all our students. We promote excellence in a wide array of pursuits and work with the community to build a bright future for all of our students. Our school community is committed to ensuring students strive to 'Imagine, Believe and Achieve', our school motto, which highlights our aspirational nature.
Situated on the coast 50 kilometres south of Perth, Safety Bay SHS is an Independent Public Secondary School catering for approximately 1260 students in Years 7 to 12. We challenge our students to develop the capacity to be lifelong learners where every member of the school community is challenged to 'Imagine with all our minds, Believe with all our heart and Achieve with all our might.
To be suitable for this role, you will need to demonstrate the following work related requirements (selection criteria):
- Skills and experience in working with individual or small groups of disengaged students to design and implement educational pathways.
- Well developed verbal and written communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships and negotiate and resolve conflict.
- Well developed research, conceptual and analytical skills and experience in identifying problems and developing engagement and support programs.
- Well developed organisational skills with the ability to prioritise tasks to meet conflicting deadlines and work autonomously and collaboratively within a team environment.
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 Safety Bay SHS can be found by visiting safetybay.wa.edu.au or Schools Online.
Additional information about Independent Public Schools is also available here.
For further job related information
Please contact Alen Kursar, Principal by telephoning 0427 799 933 or emailing alen.kursar@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 four (4) 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
- undertake occasional travel and supply and maintain own vehicle for use when travelling on official business
- hold a valid driver’s licence
- 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
- complete the Department’s Aboriginal Cultural Appreciation course
- provide evidence of eligibility to work in Australia for the term of the vacancy
The Department applies a four (4) day breach period to this selection process.
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 (www.wa.gov.au)
Applications must be submitted before 4.30pm (WST) on Tuesday, 14 June 2022
APPLICATIONS MUST BE SUBMITTED ONLINE
PROFORMA, FAXED, HAND DELIVERED, POSTED, EMAILED AND LATE APPLICATIONS ARE NOT ACCEPTED.
