We are seeking to establish a pool of Student Support Officer for permanent and fixed term, full-time and part-time vacancies which may arise during the 2025 school year and up to the end of Term 2, 2026. Appointments may be offered at any time for vacancies that commence during this period.
At Warnbro Community High School our vision statement is: ‘Our school community will work together to create a vibrant and nurturing environment where students have a strong sense of self-belief in achieving success now and in the future.’ Our Staff Motto is ‘To make a positive difference to the lives of young people.’ We provide a learning experience that acknowledges students for their individual skills to develop a sense of self-worth. We work with parents to encourage students to develop a sense of awareness about their own responsibilities as members of the school and the broader community.
Find out more about our school by visiting Warnbro Community High School or Schools Online
The Role
As a confident and committed team player, the suitable applicants should have excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to establish and maintain positive professional relationships between students, families, staff, and community stakeholders. They should be able to make a strong contribution to the effectiveness and efficiency of the student services team by acting with integrity and contributing to the development of a calm, productive atmosphere, and a culture where everyone feels valued.
Suitable applicants will ideally understand how to implement strong and sophisticated restorative practices, support staff to implement agreed processes and procedures, as well as implementing whole school positive approaches to student engagement and wellbeing. Ideally, the successful applicant should have capacity in complex multi-disciplinary team case management, interagency collaboration, zones of regulation, tiers of intervention and positive behaviour support programs. An understanding of Trauma Informed Practice and the ability to take a trauma informed approached to building effective relationships within a school environment is desirable but not necessary.
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 Carol Durant, Manager Corporate Services, by email to Carol.Durant@education.wa.edu.au and please include your contact number and suitable time to call back.
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 National Criminal History Check with the Department's Screening Unit.
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 five (5) pages outlining your employment history and professional learning summary relevant to this position
- A five (5) 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/SS962322
The Department applies a four (4) day breach period to this selection process.
Applications close: 4.30pm (AWST) on Tuesday, 20 May 2025
