Advertised Vacancy Number: IPS/SS838645
This is a six (6) month fixed term, part-time (0.8FTE) position commencing Term 4, 2023
Are you committed to supporting students to thrive? Fostering wellness and health to support impactful learning?
Lesmurdie Senior High School (SHS) is seeking to appoint a motivated and passionate Student Support Officer.
The Student Support Officer will ideally need to possess strong communication and interpersonal skills. They will also be required to facilitate identified programs and maintain comprehensive records. A collaborative and consultative approach is highly desirable. Prior experience supporting students through mentoring, mediation, counselling, school engagement, assessing levels of risk, interagency links and case management will be considered favourably.
Ideally you will have the capacity in supporting students with mental health needs, along with up-to-date Gatekeeper currency. Youth Mental Health First Aid training would be beneficial, as would experience in facilitating Rock and Water, Drumbeat and/or other specialised programs. Relevant qualifications would be viewed favourably such as a Diploma or Advanced Diploma in Youth Work.
The successful applicant will ideally cultivate a safe and accountable environment, underpinning Lesmurdie SHS core values: Curiosity, Aspiration, Respect and Environment. You will ideally work collaboratively with all members of the school and wider community to provide quality experiences through promoting the school’s vision and strategic directions.
Lesmurdie SHS has an established reputation where all students are motivated to achieve excellence in their academic, sporting and cultural endeavours. Our students are friendly, confident, and successful and our teaching and support staff provide a distinctive, comprehensive education with strong academic and vocational pathways assisted by effective pastoral care programs.
This selection process will initially be used to fill the above vacancy. Applicants assessed as suitable during this selection process may be considered for other similar vacancies that occur throughout our school for up to 12 months following this initial appointment. This includes circumstances where this position becomes subsequently vacant should the successful applicant decline or vacate the advertised position.
To be suitable for this role, you will need to demonstrate the following work related requirements (selection criteria):
- good oral, written and interpersonal communication skills, with the ability to establish and maintain effective and collaborative working relationships.
- effective planning and organisational skills with the ability to manage competing priorities within timelines.
- good research, conceptual and analytical skills, including the ability to identify problems and provide solutions.
- skills and experience in working with individual or small groups of students experiencing difficulties.
- knowledge of the youth sector, particularly local organisations and services.
Applications will be assessed against these work related (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 Lesmurdie Senior High School can be found by visiting www.lesmurdie.wa.edu.au or Schools Online
Additional information about Independent Public Schools is also available here
For further job related information
Please contact Adam Kohli, Lower School Manager, by telephoning (08) 9291 1200 or emailing adam.kohli@education.wa.edu.au
During the school holiday period, please contact Bronwyn Thornton on 0410 689 375.
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 two (2) 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 3 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 6 months of appointment.
- complete the Department’s Aboriginal Cultural Appreciation course; and
- 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.
Applications must be submitted before 4.30pm (WST) on Friday, 06 October 2023
APPLICATIONS MUST BE SUBMITTED ONLINE
PROFORMA, FAXED, HAND DELIVERED, POSTED, EMAILED AND LATE APPLICATIONS ARE NOT ACCEPTED.