Overview
Student Support Officer
role at
Department of Education, Western Australia
– a permanent full-time position commencing Term 4, 2025. Based at
Cannington Community College
, which serves students from Kindergarten to Year 10. The College focuses on numeracy and literacy and caters for a diverse student body. Find out more about the school at or Schools Online.
The Role
The Student Support Officer coordinates and delivers student support programs to create a responsive and effective service for students, families, and staff. The role strengthens student wellbeing, attendance and engagement through proactive systems, targeted interventions, and whole-school initiatives.
Key Responsibilities
Coordinate and contribute to the development of student support programs.
Track and monitor student attendance, working collaboratively with students and families to implement strategies that promote regular attendance and engagement.
Support and coordinate school-wide initiatives, including wellbeing awareness days, student activities, and community engagement projects.
Actively participate in multi-disciplinary team meetings and case conferences, both within the school and with external agencies, providing information, consultancy, and advice as required.
Collect, record, and analyse data to inform the development and evaluation of strategies and alternative programs.
Undertake research on current issues impacting young people and contribute to projects that address emerging needs.
Prepare and deliver written reports, documentation, and recommendations to support decision-making and continuous improvement.
Coordinate Year 6 Transition programs.
Want to know more?
Full details of the role, selection criteria and training requirements are listed in the attached Job Description Form (JDF).
Contact
Donna Lipple, Manager Corporate Services
Phone:
Email:
Equity, Diversity and Inclusion
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, diverse sexualities and genders, people with disability, and people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds. Explore our Equity, Diversity and Inclusion Plan for more details.
Eligibility
To work with us, you must:
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
Apply online in two easy steps:
Step 1:
Select Apply for Job
and complete the online application form, including details of two work-related referees, preferably one being your current line manager.
Step 2:
Attach your documents. Your application should include:
A CV of up to two pages outlining your employment history and professional learning summary relevant to this position
A four-page statement addressing the following selection criteria 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
Demonstrated effective planning and organisational skills with the ability to manage competing priorities within timelines.
Demonstrated good research, conceptual and analytical skills, including the ability to identify problems and provide solutions.
Demonstrated skills and experience in working with individual or small groups of students experiencing difficulties.
Demonstrated knowledge of the youth sector, particularly local organisations and services.
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 for assistance.
Advertised Vacancy Number: IPS/SS
Suitable applicants may be considered for similar vacancies arising within the next 12 months following this selection process. The Department applies a four-day breach period to this selection process.
Applications close: 4.30pm (AWST) on Monday, 8 September 2025.
Job details
Seniority level: Entry level
Employment type: Full-time
Job function: Other
Industries: Education Administration Programs
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