Student Support Officer - Student Support
Branch: Hedland Senior High School
Division: `Independent Public School - Pilbara Education Region
Salary: Level 2, $69,771 - $74,751 per annum (pro-rata) (DOE (SSO) CA 2022)
This is a permanent full-time position commencing as soon as possible.
The ideal commence date will be Week 8, Term 2, however this is negotiable. We encourage all applicants available now and from Term 3 to apply.
Our School
Hedland Senior High School (SHS), located in the Pilbara, is an Independent Public School catering for students from Year 7 to Year 12. Our school prides itself on the staff's commitment to a system of positive behaviour supports which focus on care, courtesy, respect and responsibility. These values underpin our philosophy at Hedland SHS. All staff strive to maintain a school culture which encourages a high standard of behaviour & performance. We take an approach that is inclusive, explicit and supports all students and staff to achieve success.
The school has worked hard to build a positive reputation for the excellent educational opportunities it offers students, the exceptional support for staff development and professional growth, and for its high standards of achievement.
The Student Support Officer is responsible for maintaining and promoting good order within student support. This includes responding to parent/caregiver requests, triaging the needs of students who are seeking assistance from student support, and ensuring established expectations, routines, and processes in student support are followed.
The successful applicant will assist with administrative processes and provision of information to students, staff and parents, ensuring a responsive and effective student support service.Additionally,the successful applicant,under direction, will have ther opportunity to collaborate and conduct discussions with staff, parents/guardians and the community to identify student absenteeism and to collect and provide case information. You may be required to assist with the implementation of a range of school attendance and Wellbeing strategies.
The successful applicant will also support with updating important medical and health information on our student data entry system.
Want to know more?
Full details of the role, selection criteria and training requirements are listed in the attached Job Description Form (JDF).
We are committed to an inclusive and culturally responsive workforce reflecting the diversity in our schools and the Western Australian community. We welcome and encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders, young people, people of diverse sexualities and genders, people with disability, and people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds.
* be an Australian or New Zealand citizen, permanent resident or have a valid visa with relevant work rights for the term of the appointment.
* obtain a valid Working With Children Check before you start; and
* consent to a National Criminal History Check with the Department's Screening Unit.
Additional eligibility and training requirements are outlined in the attached Job Description Form (JDF).
Application Instructions
Apply online in two easy steps:
Step 1: Select Apply for Job
Complete the online application form, including details of two (2) work related referees, preferably one (1) being your current line manager.
Your application should include:
* A CV of up to three (3)pages outlining your employment history and professional learning summary relevant to this position
* A three (3) page statement addressing the following selection criteria as outlined in the attached JDF
* Demonstrated good written and verbal communication skills and the ability to provide a professional, confidential service to a range of clients.
* Demonstrated good interpersonal skills, including the ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships.
* Demonstrated experience in the use of computerised management information systems including database, spreadsheet and word processing software.
* Demonstrated effective organisational skills and experience in providing administrative support with the ability to manage conflicting timelines.
It is recommended you have your attachments ready before selecting Apply for Job.
Your application must be received before the closing date and time. Late applications will not be accepted.
For technical support submitting your application, you can call the Department of Education’s Recruitment team on (08) 9264 4127 for assistance.
Advertised Vacancy Number: IPS/SS972883
Suitable applicants may be considered for similar vacancies arising within the next 12 months following this selection process. This may include circumstances where the successful applicant declines or vacates the position.
The Department applies a four (4) day breach period to this selection process.
Applications close: 4.30pm (AWST) on Friday, 20 June 2025
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