Student Support Officer – Full Time – Blakehurst High School
Location: Sydney Region
Position Number: 0000B8SQ
Advertisement Number: A900154451
Closing Date: 16-Apr-2026, 6:00:00 AM
Job Category: School Support Staff
School Name: Blakehurst High School
FTE: 1.0
Remuneration Package: Salary range $74,428.00 – $109,127.00 per annum (pro‐rata for part‐time roles). Includes employer's contribution to superannuation and leave loading.
Contact: Phone 0430 446 696 – School Admin 99999999
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. They provide individual and targeted wellbeing support and whole‐of‐school wellbeing initiatives and programs that are evidence‐based. They play 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).
Talent Pool
A talent pool may be created through this recruitment process. Candidates identified as suitable for this role or similar roles may be considered for ongoing or temporary employment for 18 months.
About the NSW Department of Education
The Department is the largest provider of public education in Australia, 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, neurodiverse people and people with disability. If adjustments to the recruitment/interview process are needed, contact the hiring manager using the details above.
How to Apply
To apply, please submit in either Word or PDF format:
* A cover letter (max 2 pages) demonstrating how your skills, knowledge and professional experience meet the focus capabilities as outlined in the role description.
* A target question response (maximum 300 words per target question) answering the two targeted questions below.
* A current resume (max 5 pages) including name, phone number(s) and email for two professional referees.
* Copies of your qualifications and academic transcripts.
Note: All documents relating to your application, including qualifications and transcripts, must be uploaded online via iworkfor.nsw. Paper, email or late applications will not be accepted.
Additional Information
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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