Student Support Officer – Department of Education, Western Australia
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We are seeking to establish a pool of Student Support Officers for permanent and fixed‑term, full‑time and part‑time vacancies which may arise during the 2026 school year. Appointments may be offered at any time for vacancies that commence during this period.
Churchlands Senior High School (SHS) has built an outstanding reputation since its foundation in 1962. Our tradition of student excellence in academic, sporting and cultural fields is without peer in the public system and places the school competitively against Western Australia’s leading private schools. Churchlands SHS is Western Australia’s leading selective music school providing specialist tuition to the state’s Gifted and Talented young musicians. The facilities supporting this program are unrivalled in Western Australia and comparable to any in Australia.
Find out more about our school by visiting or Schools Online.
Role
Suitable applicants will assist in developing and introducing systems and intervention strategies which provide a responsive and effective support service for students, family members and staff. You will also provide support and advice to teachers on strategies for supporting students and facilitate group work processes. Using your communication skills, you will develop supportive links between the student, the family, the school and other appropriate agencies in the community and establish a network of partnerships with other government and non‑government agencies.
Suitable applicants will ideally have relevant experience in assisting with crisis management and response duties, as well as assisting in developing intervention strategies and support programs.
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 for more details.
Eligibility
- 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 three (3) pages outlining your employment history and skilled learning summary relevant to this position
- A six (6) page statement addressing the following selection criteria as outlined in the attached JDF:
- Demonstrated good oral, written and interpersonal communication skills, with the ability to establish and maintain effective and collaborative working relationships.
- Demonstrated effective planning and organisational skills with the ability to manage competing priorities within timelines.
- Demonstrated good research, conceptual and analytical skills, including the ability to identify problems and provide solutions.
- 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.
It is recommended you have your attachments ready before selecting Apply for Job.
Late applications will not be accepted.
For technical support submitting your application, you can call the Department of Education’s Recruitment team on for assistance.
Applications close
4:30 pm on Tuesday, 2 December 2025
Advertised Vacancy Number: IPS/SS
Contact: Arlene Thomas, Manager Corporate Services – /
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