This is a permanent full time position commencing Term 3, 2026
Located in Hammond Park on Irvine Parade, the college opened in 2020 to Year 7 students and is now a full 7-12 college. The buildings include state‐of‐the‐art classrooms, a library, administration and extensive student services area. The college also features specialist facilities for performing and visual arts, science laboratories, food and textiles, design and technology workshops, and a gymnasium. The cafeteria is the hub of the central precinct and provides indoor and outdoor seating, landscaped gardens and open spaces. The college also has an approved Specialist Autism Program.
Find out more about our school by visiting HammondParkSC.wa.edu.au or Schools Online.
The Role
Hammond Park Secondary College is seeking a dynamic, relationship‐driven Student Engagement Support Officer to join our team. Guided by our core values of wellbeing, excellence, and relationships, this role is central to fostering a safe, inclusive, and engaging learning environment where every student is supported to thrive.
We are ideally looking for an energetic professional who is an active and collaborative team member, while also demonstrating the capacity to work independently. The successful applicant should be innovative in developing and implementing behaviour and engagement strategies for young people at risk, confident in utilising data to inform decision‐making, and experienced in case management, including the development and monitoring of targeted support plans.
Working closely with staff, students, and families, the role emphasises strong collaboration, including the use of mediation and restorative practices to build positive relationships and enhance student outcomes.
Experience in supporting young people with complex behaviours utilising evidence informed strategies is integral to this role.
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 Joanne Willesee, Principal on (08) 9395 3800 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.
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
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 being your current line manager.
Step 2: Attach your documents
Your application should include:
* A CV of up to four (4) pages outlining your employment history and professional learning summary relevant to this position
* A four (4) page statement addressing the following selection criteria as outlined in the attached JDF
o Well‐developed oral and written communication and interpersonal skills that demonstrate an ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships, negotiate and resolve conflict.
o Demonstrated well developed organisational skills with the ability to prioritise tasks to meet deadlines and work autonomously and collaboratively within a team environment.
o Demonstrated well developed research, conceptual and analytical skills and experience in identifying problems and developing appropriate intervention strategies and support programs.
o Demonstrated skills and experience in working with individual or small groups of students who are experiencing difficulties.
o 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 (08) 9264 4127 for assistance.
Advertised Vacancy Number: IPS/SS1044767
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 Monday, 8 June 2026
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