Job Description - Student Support Officer - Full Time - Ongoing - Gunnedah High School
Location
Regional NSW
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 Name: Gunnedah High School
Staffing Area: Tamworth
Contact Phone number:
Closing Date
08-Oct-2025, 5:00:00 AM
Job Category
School Support Staff
Organisation
School Administrative and Support
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.
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.
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)
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.
How to Apply
1. Submit a cover letter (max 2 pages) demonstrating how your skills, knowledge and professional experience meet the focus capabilities as outlined in the role description
2. Submit a current resume (max 5 pages) including name, phone number/s and email for two skilled referees
3. Submit copies of your qualifications and academic transcripts
We pay respect to the Traditional Custodians and First Peoples of NSW, and acknowledge their continued connection to their country and culture.
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.
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📌 Student Support Officer - Full Time - Ongoing - Gunnedah High School
🏢 Nsw Government
📍 Australia