AddressAdvertised Vacancy Number SS/SS894437
Appointment Pool
School of Alternative Learning Setting (SALS) are seeking to establish a pool of Youth Transition Officers for appointments to permanent and fixed term, full-time and part-time vacancies which may arise in the metropolitan region during the 2024 school year and up to the end of Term 2, 2025. Appointments can be made from the pool at any time for commencements within the 2024 school year, up to the end of Term 2, 2025.
About the role
The role of the Youth Transition Officer is considered essential to ensuring a responsive and effective student transition. As part of a cohesive team, your communication skills and ability to be an effective team player will be highly regarded. Suitable applicants will ideally have a professional work ethic and the ability to connect with youth at risk while maintaining professional boundaries when providing individualised case coordination and access to support services.
Experience in student case brokerage and referrals for 10 to 18-year-old students transitioning to and from schools, alternative education programs and outreach centres will be highly desirable. Youth Transition Officers may also be involved in transporting students.
Suitable applicants will work as part of a SALS team located at Joondalup, West Perth, Wattle Grove and Rockingham. Each setting accommodates up to 10 students who are provided with an intensive, individualised program of support while they continue their education. There is a strong focus on developing students’ social skills and ability to self-regulate.
Learning and engagement is flexible, co-designed with students, culturally responsive and supports self-determination and interpersonal connection.
Suitable applicants may be required to travel, across the metropolitan region, to attend professional learning, and/ or support other sites. This role requires the successful applicant to hold and maintain a valid WA driver’s licence.
About SALS
Since 2019, the SALS program has targeted a specific cohort of students who have demonstrated signs of physical aggression and would benefit from a short-term, intensive intervention program. SALS delivers specialised activities and learning programs that build students’ social skills and self-regulation in environments designed to affect positive and lasting change in their behaviour. The program has the capacity to provide access to specialists such as paediatricians, clinical psychologists or consultation with psychiatrists.
At the commencement of the 2022 academic year the program has been consolidated as a stand-alone school and has several SALS sites located in the metropolitan and regional areas of Western Australia. The SALS is part of the network of specialist schools that operate under the Statewide Services pillar of Service Delivery. Our main school office administration is located at the Statewide Services centre, in Padbury.
All functions of Statewide Services support successful outcomes for all students. This is achieved through a focus on better integration of services with schools, students, families and external service providers; supporting schools and networks of schools to deliver high quality teaching and learning in every classroom; and creating expanded opportunities for students to develop the academic, personal and social competencies they will need for participation in the workforce and society of the future.
To be suitable for this role, you will need to demonstrate the following work related requirements (selection criteria):
- Knowledge and understanding of youth, education and training services, particularly in relation to at risk 10 to 18 year olds.
- Well-developed conceptual and analytical skills within a student context, including the ability to identify and clarify issues and problems and generate strategies to address them.
- Well-developed organisational skills with the ability to prioritise tasks to meet deadlines and work autonomously and collaboratively within a team environment.
- Skills and experience in working with individuals or small groups of students experiencing difficulties.
- Well-developed oral, written, and interpersonal communication skills with the ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships, negotiate and resolve conflict.
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.
Further information about School of Alternative Learning Settings can be found by visiting sals.wa.edu.au or Schools Online.
For further job related information:
Please contact Dave Dennis, Associate Principal, by telephoning 0449 278 *** 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 (3) 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 Monday, 27 May 2024
APPLICATIONS MUST BE SUBMITTED ONLINE
PROFORMA, FAXED, HAND DELIVERED, POSTED, EMAILED AND LATE APPLICATIONS ARE NOT ACCEPTED.
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