Student Support Coordinator

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Independent Public School - South Metropolitan Education Region
Harrisdale Senior High School
Student Support Coordinator
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Level 4, $82,565 - $86,618 per annum (DOE (SSO) CA 2022)
Advertised Vacancy Number: IPS/SS877948
This is a permanent full-time position commencing Term 2, 2024
Harrisdale Senior High School (SHS) is seeking a dedicated and caring Student Support Coordinator (SSC) to join their friendly team.
The SSC will work collaboratively with the Administrative Team to provide social, emotional and mental health support to our students and families, encouraging positive engagement with their education. The successful applicant will facilitate positive initiatives across the School and coordinate and support targeted interventions strategies and programs. They should be student and relationship focused, innovative and motivated, with strong communication and conflict resolution and negotiation skills, as well as the ability to work within a team and autonomously.
As SSC you will provide guidance across the School in relation to pastoral care and social and emotional learning, crisis management and support the organising and/or facilitating of the School’s ’s intervention programs. The successful applicant will ideally be competent in the provision of up to date and relevant information and possesses the ability to operate in a consistent, professional, courteous, efficient manner at all times.
Harrisdale SHS is one of the largest schools in Western Australia, drawing its student enrolment from diverse geographic, cultural and socioeconomic backgrounds. With a student population more than 2170. The school is inclusive and comprehensive, providing courses for Years 7 to 12. It is the school of choice for many local families.
The school is committed to the intellectual, creative and social development of our students by the provision of stimulating and relevant programs and orderly teaching and classroom practices. Pastoral care and academic achievement are very strong. Harrisdale is one of the state’s newest schools and is already a leading school that is being recognised for its outstanding achievements and results.
In its first year of Year 12’s graduating in 2022 the school was awarded one of two Beazley Medals for its achievements in Western Australia. Harrisdale SHS operates a comprehensive Australian Tertiary Admission Rank (ATAR) and complementing these achievements. The school has a high emphasis on the quality and delivery of General and Vocational Education and Training (VET) based courses to help supply a holistic education setting.
The school offers a number of specialist programs to meet student needs and interests. These programs include Gifted and Talented program Specialised Music and Volleyball, Netball and many after school clubs, sporting teams. Harrisdale SHS prides itself on an ethos that all students will be successful through an emphasis on excellence in teaching and learning.
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):

• Well developed oral and written communication and interpersonal skills that demonstrate an ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships, negotiate and resolve conflict.
• Well developed organisational skills with the ability to prioritise tasks to meet deadlines and work autonomously and collaboratively within a team environment.
• Well developed research, conceptual and analytical skills and experience in identifying problems and developing appropriate intervention strategies and support programs.
• Skills and experience in working with individual or small groups of students who are 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 Harrisdale Senior High School can be found by visiting or .
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For further job related information:
Please contact Kirsten Dowd, Associate Principal, by telephoning (08) 93978000 or emailing
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 statement addressing the Work Related Requirements (selection criteria), in context of the role and business needs of the school
• A CV 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:

• possess a Tertiary qualification in the Social or Behavioural Science area
• provide evidence of eligibility to work in Australia for the term of the vacancy;
• consent to a Nationally Coordinated Criminal History Check and obtain a current Screening Clearance Number issued by the Department of Education’s Screening Unit 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 the Department’s training in Accountable and Ethical Decision-Making within six months of appointment and every three years thereafter;
• complete the Department’s Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultural awareness online course within 3 months of commencement;
• complete any training specific to this role required by Departmental policy.

The Department applies a four (4) day breach period to this selection process.
Applications must be submitted before 4.30pm (WST) on Monday, 11 March 2024
APPLICATIONS MUST BE SUBMITTED ONLINE
PROFORMA, FAXED, HAND DELIVERED, POSTED, EMAILED AND LATE APPLICATIONS ARE NOT ACCEPTED.