Workplace Support Officer

Advertised Vacancy Number: SS/SS898434

This is a permanent full-time position commencing Term 3, 2024 

Roebourne District High School (DHS) is seeking a motivated and innovative Workplace Support Officer. The ideal applicant should be passionate about supporting young people on their pathways through secondary school and beyond. They will ideally have excellent communication skills and prior experience liaising with and connecting key stakeholders in community to meet the needs of young people.

The successful applicant will support the operations of the Internship program, workplace learning and community service activities in the secondary school. Delivery of these programs may include:

• Interacting with students, colleagues and mentors in the classroom, community, training organisations and within industry.
• Monitoring, evaluating, and reporting on engagement, transition, enrolment, and post-school pathways data.
• Supporting students on their individual pathways to employment, training, or further education, aligned with their personal learning plan.
• Establishing workplace and mentor databases and networks that can be drawn on to connect students to meaningful internship, linked to their interests.
• Conducting site visits and compliance checks for potential industry internship placements.
• Develop mentor and industry resources to support effective work placements and internships.
• Coordinate ‘career taster’ opportunities for students Year 9-12
• Research and seek out experiences and opportunities for students to engage in to expand their interests and post-school options.

A key aspect of this role includes supporting teachers and other staff to engage young people in learning through implementation of the Big Picture Learning Australia (BPLA) design for education. This design encourages all students to identify and pursue their interests and passions. Our students graduate Year 12 with an International Big Picture Learning Credential. We seek to strongly prepare our young people for their pathways into training, further education or employment post-secondary and we start that by engaging students in the community through internships. BPLA training and coaching will be provided to the successful applicant alongside other professional learning and on-the-job training opportunities. 

The successful applicant should be organised, committed, and ideally have experience in the training sector or employment services. Competent use of technology, sound communication and effective interpersonal skills are important for working with students, staff and community. The successful applicant should have the ability to adopt and to use English as additional language/dialect (EALD) strategies as the majority of our students speak a range of languages as well as Aboriginal English.

Roebourne DHS caters to students from Kindergarten to Year 12, with approximately 98% of the students being Aboriginal. Built on a foundation of cultural responsiveness, we recognise, value and support the rich cultures of the First Nations people of the Roebourne area, the Ngarluma people, the traditional owners of the land, Yindjibarndi people, Banyjima people and the many other traditional owner groups that make up the diverse Roebourne community.

Applicants are strongly encouraged to contact the school to discuss the unique context of our school before submitting your application.

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):

• Experience in developing, implementing and evaluating suitable programs for students acquiring life skills and/or accessing recreational activities.
• Well-developed keyboarding and computer skills, including a working knowledge of databases, spreadsheets and word processing.
• Sound written, oral and interpersonal communication skills with the ability to establish and maintain effective relationships with staff, students, employers and parents.
• Sound organisational skills, including the ability to meet deadlines and identify priorities.
• Initiative and sound problem solving skills, including the ability to identify appropriate solutions.

Applications will be assessed against these work related requirements (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.

For further job related information

You are encouraged to contact Elizabeth Ritchie, Principal for further information about this employment opportunity, including information about working in Roebourne, by telephoning 0429 596 *** or emailing ***************@education.wa.edu.au

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 five (3-5) 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 five (5) 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:

• Hold or working towards a Certificate IV Workplace Training and Assessment or evidence of training and experience to support training outcomes.
• 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, 24 June 2024

APPLICATIONS MUST BE SUBMITTED ONLINE 

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