AddressAdvertised Vacancy Number: IPS/SS892887
Are you a dedicated, motivated, and enthusiastic person with experience and a strong focus in customer service, administration and have a commitment to building a culture of excellence?
We currently have the following positions available:
- 2x – permanent full-time positions
All positions will commence Term 3, 2024
This is a fantastic opportunity for a highly effective and motivated person to join our growing Student Services team at Alkimos College. The position presents an opportunity to assist the Program Coordinator Student Services and Year Coordinators in providing information and guidance to students, staff, and parents, with a view to contributing to improved student attendance and effective Student Support services.
Please note that as we are a growing school, we will have 2 positions available: one in our lower school centre and one in our senior school centre.
The role of Student Support Officer will require you to assist with administrative processes that ensure a responsive and effective Student Support service, including collaborating and conducting discussions with students, staff, parents/carers, and community members. The successful applicants will ideally have vibrant personalities, be highly motivated, flexible, reliable and have a high degree of resilience as student services is a fast-paced environment. You should provide a high level of customer service in all matters of student services as required, in a timely and efficient manner. As the ‘face’ of Student Services at the front desk you should triage students to prioritise issues and concerns. Experience with Compass is highly desirable.
About Us
Located in the northern suburb of Alkimos with sweeping ocean views, Alkimos College opened in 2020 with our foundation Year 7 cohort, providing local intake area students with access to an exceptional secondary education in world-class learning facilities. Each year we will add an additional cohort, until we reach our full complement of Year 7 -12 in 2025.
Stage 1 buildings include administration, student services, library, gymnasium, fitness centre, food studios, cafeteria, technologies, general classrooms, nine specialist science laboratories and nature play area. Shared oval and community facilities with the City of Wanneroo are available via the adjacent Halesworth Park precinct. Stage 2 (being roll-out during 2024) includes a purpose-built performing arts centre, dance studio, media classrooms, music classrooms, visual arts studios, lecture theatre, a separate senior school student services centre (opening in Term 3), two additional double storey learning area blocks and a new autism centre.
The College places a high priority on professional learning, with a focus on a whole of college instructional framework as part of our ‘Alkimos Approach.’ A commitment to self-reflection and growth is highly desirable. The College uses a coaching framework for all planning, review, performance development and classroom observation and feedback. Our staff embrace technology and innovation and enhance their skills with technology to improve work practices. The College provides students with a range of devices available to suit the learning required. Alkimos College has high expectations of the student cohort to ensure all students are well prepared for their future, and have the opportunities to develop the skills, knowledge, and confidence they need to achieve their potential. This is complemented by a strong focus on student engagement and mental health and wellbeing, through our bespoke Anchor Program. Alkimos College has a Department endorsed Specialised Autism Learning Program and a Gifted and Talented Academic Selective Entrance Program. In addition, we have an academic extension pathway and a Learning Support pathway in Years 7-10 for Mathematics English Science Humanities (MESH).
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 maximum 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 three (3) 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 Tuesday, 21 May 2024
APPLICATIONS MUST BE SUBMITTED ONLINE
PROFORMA, FAXED, HAND DELIVERED, POSTED, EMAILED AND LATE APPLICATIONS ARE NOT ACCEPTED.
