Student Support Officer

Advertised Vacancy Number: IPS/SS884780

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

Leeming Senior High School (SHS) is seeking a dynamic and approachable Student Support Officer (SSO) to join their incredible team.

The SSO will, among other duties, assist in the day to day running of Student Support programs and should ensure an effective and responsive service for students, family members and staff. This may include supporting students with social and emotional needs, assist staff to support students and enable processes to aid in effective student integration into the curriculum. They form part of the Student Services team and work with the Student Service Managers to support students.  

The successful applicant will ideally develop supportive links within the school and the community and establish a network of partnerships with other government and non-government agencies. The SSO would participate in multi-disciplinary team meetings and case conferences within the school and with other agencies as appropriate, including supporting students and their families to access a variety of health services and the provision of information and consultancy. They will also assist the School Administration team in crisis management and response duties as required.

The SSO will record, prepare and collate information used to develop and monitor strategies and alternative programmes.  They will research current issues for young people, participate in projects and provide written reports as required as well as contribute to the identification, planning and delivery of professional learning opportunities.

To be successful to the role you will ideally have high level communication skills, the ability to work autonomously within a team and possess skills in conflict resolution and negotiation, strong networking skills and the ability to problem solve The ability to establish and maintain effective and collaborative working relationships is essential.

At Leeming SHS we have been welcoming families for over 30 years. We are an Independent Public School committed to giving our students the best resources and environment possible to prepare them for a bright future. We see ourselves as partners with parents and students to provide a supporting and caring environment during the High School years.

We seek to achieve Harmony and strive for Excellence. Our motto of Harmony and Excellence guides all members of our School Community to rise to their potential and care for each other.

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.

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For further job related information  

During the school holiday period, please contact Matthew Paton on 0409 686 ***.

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 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 Friday 12 April 2024

APPLICATIONS MUST BE SUBMITTED ONLINE 

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