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Student support officer

Melbourne
Department of Education, Western Australia
Vocational Counsellor
Posted: 18 March
Offer description

FTE Amendment
As of 10:33am Tuesday, 3 March 2026, the FTE of this position has been amended to 0.6FTE. This is a permanent part‐time (0.6FTE) position commencing Term 2, 2026.

Overview

Westfield Park Primary School (PS) is an Independent Public School located in Camillo, catering to students from Kindergarten to Year 6. We take pride in our holistic approach to education, nurturing each child's individuality and empowering them with integrity, compassion, and a love for lifelong learning.

At Westfield Park PS, we believe every child deserves to grow up feeling safe, supported, and empowered to thrive. Nurture, relationships, and connectedness are at the core of our educational approach, with a shared commitment to making our school the best possible place to learn and grow.

Find out more about our school by visiting westfieldparkps.wa.edu.au or Schools Online.

The Role

The successful applicant will play a key role in coordinating our Student Support Program and contributing to the development of effective systems, processes, and intervention strategies that enhance outcomes for students, families, and staff. In this role, you will guide teachers in implementing targeted student support approaches, assist in facilitating group processes, and foster strong, collaborative links between students, their families, the school, and relevant community agencies.

Westfield Park PS is seeking an experienced professional who ideally displays expertise in managing complex case‐management processes. The successful applicant should have proven capability in coordinating and implementing inter‐agency approaches to support the social and emotional wellbeing of students. You should excel in building collaborative partnerships with families, external agencies, and school staff to ensure integrated, high‐quality support for students with diverse needs. Strong communication, problem‐solving, and stakeholder engagement skills are highly regarded.

You will actively participate in multidisciplinary team meetings and case conferences, offering information and consultancy as required. Additionally, the successful applicant will assist with student work assessments, liaising with parents, staff and other key stakeholders to ensure a comprehensive understanding of each student's needs.

Want to know more?

Full details of the role, selection criteria and training requirements are listed in the attached Job Description Form (JDF). For more information about this opportunity, please contact Jake Nelson, Principal on (08) 9234 9200 or emailing .

Equity and Diversity

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. Explore our Equity, Diversity and Inclusion Plan 2021‐2025 for more details.

Eligibility
* 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 Nationally Coordinated Criminal History Check and obtain a current Screening Clearance Number issued by the Department of Education's Screening Unit before you start.

Additional eligibility and training requirements are outlined in the attached Job Description Form (JDF).

Application Instructions

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.

Step 2: Attach your documents

* A CV of up to three (3) pages outlining your employment history and professional learning summary relevant to this position.
* A one (1) page statement addressing selection criteria one, as outlined in the attached JDF.
* Demonstrated good oral, written and interpersonal communication skills, with the ability to establish and maintain effective and collaborative working relationships.

Remaining criteria will be assessed for shortlisted applicants at further assessment.

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/SS1017086

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 Tuesday, 17 March 2026

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