Overview
This is a permanent full-time position commencing Term 2, 2026. Location: Hammond Park on Irvine Parade. The college opened in 2020 to Year 7 Students. The college provides state of the art classrooms, a library, administration, extensive student services, specialist facilities for performing and visual arts, science laboratories, food and textiles, design and technology workshops and a gymnasium. The cafeteria hub offers indoor and outdoor seating with landscaped gardens and open spaces. Multipurpose courts and oval were included in the first stage of the build. Find out more about our school by visiting HammondParkSC.wa.edu.au or Schools Online.
The Role
Are you a team player who thrives in a fast-paced environment?
The Student Support Officer works within our Wellbeing Hub and maintains a calm, orderly and supportive environment. The role supports the daily operations of our Wellbeing Team, including accurate record-keeping and timely communication with families and staff. Staff in the Wellbeing Hub work collaboratively to provide a responsive, caring and professional service to students, families and staff. The multidisciplinary team includes Deputy Principals, Heads of Student Wellbeing, Year Coordinators, Youth Workers, Chaplain, Community Health Nurse, Student Support Officers and a Triage Assistant. These staff demonstrate strong interpersonal skills, sound judgement and a commitment to supporting student engagement and wellbeing through effective and efficient processes.
The Student Support Officer is responsible for providing administrative support to the Wellbeing Team. Suitable applicants will ideally have strong computer skills using student management systems for accessing and updating information such as attendance, good standing, risk management planning, uniforms and wellbeing/pastoral care (Chronicle).
Key responsibilities may include, but are not limited to:
* Maintaining the flow of the College's Wellbeing Hub, responding to student needs and ensuring a calm/organised environment.
* Assisting with student attendance and sign-in/sign-out processes in accordance with College and Departmental procedures.
* Liaising with students, parents/guardians and staff to support routine wellbeing, attendance and pastoral processes.
* Maintaining accurate records and documentation using Student Information System (SIS) and Compass platforms.
* Monitoring and actioning attendance-related matters, including unexplained absences, in line with Departmental processes.
* Providing a strong student-reception service, including responding to queries, directing matters to the appropriate staff member.
Applications from proactive, organised and student-centred individuals who enjoy working in a dynamic, student-facing environment are encouraged. The ability to build positive rapport with young people and to manage completing priorities is highly regarded. Applicants with experience using Compass, Student Attendance Reporting (SAR) and the Microsoft Office Suite are strongly encouraged to apply.
Please note that this is not a counselling, youth work or intervention type role. The successful applicant should demonstrate compassion, attentive listening and empathy as key skills to support students through routine wellbeing, attendance and administrative processes, while following escalation pathways to refer concerns to the relevant staff member.
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 Jo Willesee, Principal, on or emailing During the school holidays, please contact Julie Davies on .
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
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 work-related referees, preferably one being your current line manager.
Step 2: Attach your documents. Your application should include:
* A CV of up to four pages outlining your employment history and professional learning summary relevant to this position
* A three-page statement addressing the following selection criteria as outlined in the attached JDF
* Demonstrated good written and verbal communication skills and the ability to provide a professional, confidential service to a range of clients
* Demonstrated good interpersonal skills, including the ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships
* Demonstrated experience in the use of computerised management information systems including database, spreadsheet and word processing software
* Demonstrated effective organisational skills and experience in providing administrative support with the ability to manage conflicting timelines
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 for assistance.
Advertised Vacancy Number: IPS/SS. 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-day breach period to this selection process.
Applications close: 4.30pm (AWST) on Thursday, 19 February 2026.
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