Student Support Officer

Advertised Vacancy Number: IPS/SS881209

This is a permanent part-time (0.8FTE) position commencing Term 2, 2024 

Coodanup College is seeking to appoint a dedicated and enthusiastic Student Support Officer (SSO) to join their highly effective Student Services Team. 

You will work as part of the Student Services Team to provide pastoral care support to students (both individually and in groups) in a range of settings, encouraging student attendance and achievement at school through providing an environment that nurtures emotional, physical, academic and mental health and wellbeing of all students within a cohort. Our students’ well-being is of the utmost importance to us. As a SSO you will also be responsible for developing intervention strategies which provide a responsive and effective support system for students.

The SSO will be responsible for developing links between students, family and the school and as such, knowledge of the youth sector and associated agencies is desirable, as is experience as a youth worker/Student Support Officer. The successful applicant should be able to work independently as well as collaboratively and be able to prioritise to ensure tasks are completed within set deadlines or as directed. Having experience with high level precise record and note taking to document this on Integris is also highly desirable.

A key aspect of the role will be supporting with Year 6/7 transition including school visits and student interviews. As they form the first impression of the college to the primary school community, the SSO should be able to display high level interpersonal and communication skills.

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 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 (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.

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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 four (4) 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 4***.

If you are having difficulty submitting your online application, please telephone (08) 9264 86***for assistance.

Eligibility and training requirements

Employees will be required to:

• 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 Wednesday, 6 March 2024

APPLICATIONS MUST BE SUBMITTED ONLINE

 PROFORMA, FAXED, HAND DELIVERED, POSTED, EMAILED AND LATE APPLICATIONS ARE NOT ACCEPTED.