Role
As the successful applicant you will form an integral part of the Student Support Team, assisting in the day-to-day running of Student Support and ensuring an effective and responsive service for students. This includes supporting individuals and groups of students with mental health, behavioural, social and emotional support needs on a daily basis.
The Student Support Officer will assist in the development and introduction of systems, intervention strategies and alternative programs that provide a responsive and effective support service for students, family members and staff. You will assist with the development and running of small-group social and emotional learning and wellbeing programmes. The Officer will develop supportive links between the student, family, school staff and other appropriate agencies in the community, and will assist with the implementation of a range of school attendance strategies, attend and provide supporting information to team meetings, case conferences and other intervention processes. The Officer will undertake a wide range of administrative and student-focused support services within the school, maintain information and record systems and collate and prepare information used in case conferences and to develop strategies and student support programmes. The Officer will also assist the college Executive and Leadership Team in crisis response strategies, as required.
Ideal Applicant
As the successful applicant you will ideally have a friendly, positive and caring attitude and a flair for working with young people to promote excellence within our school. With your exceptional interpersonal skills you will ideally develop relationships across the school and wider community, maintain professional links between the student, the family, the school and other appropriate agencies in the community, whilst maintaining confidentiality. The successful applicant will ideally be highly organised and can prioritise tasks, be reliable, flexible and able to meet deadlines at a fast pace with competing demands showing attention to detail. You should possess strong computer skills using Microsoft Office and Department of Education databases, and be able to generate statistical, academic and Centrelink reports, coordinate administrative tasks for the student services section. Previous experience with youth mental health, resilience programmes, Youth Mental Health First Aid, Gatekeeper or Trauma training would be highly desirable.
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 Karen Ballantyne, Manager Corporate Services on (08) 9158 1900 or emailing Karen.Ballantyne@education.wa.edu.au. During the school holidays, please contact Karen Ballantyne on 0467 818 469.
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
* Australian or New Zealand citizen, permanent resident or valid visa with relevant work rights for the term of the appointment.
* Obtain a valid Working With Children Check before you start.
* 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.
Application Instructions
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 (2) pages outlining your employment history and professional learning summary relevant to this position.
* A two‐to‐three (2‐3) page statement addressing the selection criteria as outlined in the attached JDF.
* Demonstrated good oral, written and interpersonal communication skills.
* Demonstrated effective planning and organisational skills.
* Demonstrated good research, conceptual and analytical skills.
* 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.
Your application must be received before the closing date and time. Late applications will not be accepted.
Advertised Vacancy Number: IPS/SS1014719
Applications close: 4.30pm (AWST) on Monday, 9 February 2026
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