Division: Independent Public School - South Metropolitan Education Region
Salary: Level 2, $66,449 - $71,191 per annum (pro-rata) (DOE (SSO) CA 2022)
Work Type: Fixed Term - Full Time, Fixed Term - Part Time, Permanent - Full Time, Permanent - Part Time
We are seeking to establish a pool of motivated, enthusiastic and supportive Student Support Officers to join their growing team for permanent and fixed term, full-time and part-time vacancies which may arise during the 2025 school year. Appointments may be offered at any time for vacancies that commence during this period.
Gosnells Primary School (PS) is a highly supportive, progressive and data driven school which is committed to excellence in all aspects of teaching, learning and pastoral care. It is recognised as achieving the highest rates of staff, student and parent satisfaction in the Department of Education with proven success in building a cohesive, collaborative and educational community. The school provides staff with opportunities to pursue areas of interest or expertise through ongoing distributed leadership, coaching, mentoring and phase of learning opportunities. All staff are committed to the school's pedagogical pillars of Purpose, Engagement and Relationships as we endeavour to create a leading high performing school.
As a Student Support Officer you'll work within our comprehensive Student Services Team to provide the very best in targeted support to our students most in need as part of our high care and support model.
We are seeking applicants who ideally have the ability to work well within a multidisciplinary team, delivering a high standard of evidence-based care to young people in a school context. Suitable applicants should have excellent interpersonal skills, including the ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with students and the wider school community in which we serve.
Minimum Requirements:
- 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.
- Consent to a National Criminal History Check with the Department's Screening Unit.
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 being your current line manager.
Your application should include:
- A CV of up to four (4) pages outlining your employment history and professional learning summary relevant to this position.
- A two to three (2-3) 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.
Advertised Vacancy Number: IPS/SS955908
The Department applies a four (4) day breach period to this selection process.
Applications close: 4.30pm (AWST) on Friday, 14 March 2025
