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This is a permanent part-time (0.6FTE) position commencing Term 3, 2025
Canning Vale College (CVC) is an Independent Public School with approximately 1350 Year 7-12 students and approx. 170 staff. The team at CVC aim to create a future for every child in the Canning Vale community by fostering strong partnerships between parents, students and our staff. We believe this is achieved when each child leaves with the knowledge, skills and values to transition to university, further training or employment. By working with us you become part of our team that is dedicated to continual improvement and achievement for both our student and staff community.
Find out more about our school by visiting www.cvc.wa.edu.au or Schools Online
The Role
Canning Vale College (CVC) is seeking an enthusiastic and dedicated Student Support Officer to join their team.
The role of Youth Support Officer is to assist with processes that ensure a responsive and effective student support service. Under direction, they will collaborate and conduct discussions with staff, families and the community to identify and manage a case load of students at risk in collaboration with other members of the Student Services team.
As the Youth Support Officer, you will be expected to assist with the implementation of a range of school attendance strategies; attend and provide supporting information for team meetings, case conferences and other intervention processes; maintain information and record systems and develop strategies and student support programs. The successful applicant may also be required to participate in crisis management and response duties and provide support for special projects across the college as required.
We are seeking an individual who is passionate and hardworking. This person will ideally possess the ability to build and maintain effective relationships quickly with all stakeholders. They should be energetic, motivated, and organised. The ability to work without supervision and work well within a team is desirable. Ideal applicants should be solutions focused and have the ability to problem solve and think ahead.
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 Glenn Carpenter, lower School Manager, by telephoning (08) 9334 9000 or emailing Glenn.Carpenter@education,wa.edu.au
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
To work with us, you must:
* 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 (1) 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 four (4) page statement addressing the following selection criteria as outlined in the attached JDF
* Well-developed oral and written communication and interpersonal skills that demonstrate an ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships, negotiate and resolve conflict.
* Demonstrated well developed organisational skills with the ability to prioritise tasks to meet deadlines and work autonomously and collaboratively within a team environment.
* Demonstrated well developed research, conceptual and analytical skills and experience in identifying problems and developing appropriate intervention strategies and support programs.
* Demonstrated skills and experience in working with individual or small groups of students who are experiencing difficulties.
* 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/SS986315
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 Tuesday, 19 August 2025
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