Job Description - Student Support Officer - Full Time - Ongoing - Marrickville High School (0000B1NT)
Student Support Officer - Full Time - Ongoing - Marrickville High School - 0000B1NT
Location
Sydney Region
Advertisement Number A900147902
Number of Positions
1
Total Remuneration Package: The salary range for this position is $74,428.00 - $109,127.00 per annum (pro‐rata for part-time roles). The total salary package will include employer's contribution to superannuation and leave loading.
School Details
School Name Marrickville High School
Principal Network Marrickville
Staffing Area Port Jackson
FTE 1.000
Contact Phone number 9569 2444
Contact School Admin 99999999
Closing Date
08-Apr-2026, 6:00:00 AM
Job Category
School Support Staff
Organisation
School Administrative and Support
Position Information
The NSW Department of Education provides, funds and regulates education services for NSW students from early childhood to secondary school, delivering world‐class education through its public schools and providing funding support to non‐government schools. We employ, develop and support teachers, leaders and other staff to deliver the best outcomes for students and to advance the wellbeing of Aboriginal people.
About the Role
Student Support Officers work within the school community to enhance student wellbeing and learning outcomes in partnership with the wellbeing team and the school counselling service. Student Support Officers provide individual and targeted wellbeing support and whole of school wellbeing initiatives and programs that are evidence‐based. They have a pivotal role in working collaboratively with external agencies and creating referral pathways for students and families to child and family support agencies.
Essential Requirements
* A completed diploma or higher qualification in social work, youth work, welfare or related discipline must be attached along with your application
* Knowledge of and commitment to the Department's Aboriginal education policies
* Valid and current Working With Children Check (WWCC)
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Talent Pool
A talent pool may be created through this recruitment process. A talent pool is a group of candidates who have undergone an assessment process and have been identified as suitable for this role or similar roles for a period of 18 months. Being part of a talent pool means that you may be considered for ongoing or temporary employment for a range of similar roles. This offers exciting opportunities for you to gain a wide range of experiences to build your public service career.
School Environment
Marrickville High School is an inclusive and proud comprehensive public high school with a growing enrolment of over 700 students that includes students in our five class Support Unit, and those students enrolled in our Intensive English Centre (IEC), which provides specialist English language development for recently arrived non‐English speaking students. Our IEC has a capacity 150 students and we have embedded transition programs to support students as they move from the IEC to their mainstream High School. Many of the IEC students choose to move into Marrickville High School. The student population of the high school has been steadily increasing over the last five years and is expected to continue to grow in coming years. 57% of students enrolled at the school are from language backgrounds other than English.
Our professional and enthusiastic staff are committed to providing all students with access to authentic learning experiences support students to Aspire, Connect and Thrive. Educating today's learners, who are tomorrow's leaders, is a responsibility that we take seriously, and which underpins our high expectations culture. Data informed, differentiated classroom practices have been developed and refined in a strong culture of professional learning and collaboration, including supports and opportunities for our High Potential, Gifted and Highly Gifted students (HPGE). Students are encouraged to strive for their best and extra and cocurricular programs in creative and performing arts and sport enable students to excel in areas of interest and talent. We are recognised for our focus on continued improvement in collaboration with our aspirational community.
In addition, our extensive grounds allow students to pursue a range of extra‐curricular activities. The school has strong community partnerships and an active P&C who foster a mutually respectful relationship with the school to support and help inform programs and initiatives.
Special Notes
About the NSW Department of Education
The Department of Education is the largest provider of public education in Australia with responsibility for delivering high‐quality public education to two‐thirds of the NSW student population. We welcome applications from all ages and genders, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, culturally and linguistically diverse groups, the LGBTQIA+ community, veterans, refugees and people with disability. If we can make some adjustments to our recruitment/interview process to better enable you to shine, please contact the Diversity and Inclusion Team () or visit NSW Department of Education Diversity and Inclusion.
How to Apply
To apply for this role, please submit in either Word or PDF format:
* A cover letter (max 2 pages)
* A current resume (max 5 pages)
* Copies of your qualifications and academic transcripts
Note: all documents relating to your application including qualifications and academic transcripts are required to be submitted online via iworkfor.nsw. No paper based, email or late applications will be accepted.
We pay respect to the Traditional Custodians and First Peoples of NSW, and acknowledge their continued connection to their country and culture.
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