Student Support Officer

Advertised Vacancy Number: IPS/SS866262

This is a permanent full-time position commencing Term 2, 2024 

Collie Senior High School (SHS) is looking for an enthusiastic Student Support Officer to join our Student Services team.

The role of the Student Support Officer is to assist in developing and introducing systems and intervention strategies which provide a responsive and effective support service for students, family members and staff. The Student Support Officer would provide support and advice to teachers on strategies for supporting students in and out of the classroom and facilitate individual and small group interventions. In addition, develop links between the student, the family, the school, and other appropriate agencies in the community and establishes a network of partnerships with other government and non-government agencies.

The Student Support Officer, works within the Student Services Team to provide pastoral care support to students 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. This is informed by, and dependent upon, strong communicative relationships and positive partnerships with all stakeholders in our school and wider community.

The successful applicant will use an extensive range of support strategies to ensure all students are supported to succeed. They will be responsible for developing responsive and effective support system for students, including assessing areas of risk, developing intervention strategies, preventative programs, assisting educators in the implementation of specialised intervention programs and monitoring and communication with students, family and specialist services. It includes working directly with individual students and education staff in the planning, delivery and monitoring of individualised learning curriculums, positive liaison with parents, and behaviour support planning.

The successful applicant should possess strong attention to detail and work well within a team environment. Ideally, you will possess strong organisational skills, the ability to work independently and be proactive and able to deliver outcomes while working to deadlines in a sometimes challenging and fast paced environment.

Our school is committed to maintaining a culture which focuses on student's honesty, respect, commitment and aspirations. Our moral purpose is to provide opportunities for all students to develop skills, knowledge, and resilience, through high quality teaching, to pursue pathways of their choice. We take an approach that is inclusive, explicit and supports all students in achieving academic, social and emotional success. We enjoy a positive reputation, both for the excellent educational opportunities we offer and for our high standards of achievement. Students are encouraged to achieve personal excellence in all aspects of the curriculum and to interact with each other and the wider community in a positive, constructive and socially responsible manner.

The school delivers teaching and learning programs to meet the learning needs of a diverse range of lower school students in Years 7, 8, 9 and 10. Senior school students in Years 11 and 12 are also supported to pursue university entry through an Australian Tertiary Achievement Rank (ATAR) or Vocational Education and Training (VET) opportunities. Non-examinable courses cater for students with identified Education Needs and those requiring support and adjustments so that they can better access the curriculum. This is undertaken in partnership with parents through individual student pathway planning.

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.
• 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.

Additional information about Independent Public Schools is also available here

For further job related information:

You are encouraged to contact Stacey Henderson, Manager Corporate Services, for further information about this employment opportunity, including information about living and working in Collie, by telephoning (08) 9735 1***.

During the school holiday period, please contact Bridgid Lafferty on 0429 416 ***.

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 to four (3-4) 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 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 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 Friday, 26 April 2024

APPLICATIONS MUST BE SUBMITTED ONLINE

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