Student Support Officer

2 weeks ago


Illawarra, Australia NSW Government -School Administrative and Support Full time

Position Information:


The NSW Department of Education provides, funds and regulates education services for NSW students from early childhood to secondary school, delivering world-class education through its public schools and providing funding support to non-government schools.

We employ, develop and support teachers, leaders and other staff to deliver the best outcomes for students and to advance the wellbeing of Aboriginal people.


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.

Student Support Officers provide individual and targeted wellbeing support and whole of school wellbeing initiatives and programs that are evidence-based.

They have 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.
  • Knowledge of and commitment to the Department's Aboriginal education policies
  • Valid and current Working With Children Check (WWCC).

Talent Pool

Special Notes:

About the NSW Department of Education

Additional School Information (Optional)

Karabar High School is a partially Selective High school on Ngambri and Ngunnawal lands in Queanbeyan, in the border region of NSW and the ACT.


The school has a current enrolment of 1045 students in years 7-12, including 9% Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander and 8% English as an additional Language or Dialect (EAL/D).

Karabar High School is committed to high expectations and opportunities for all.

The school provides an inclusive and supportive environment that allows each student to develop to their potential with an academically selective stream Years 7-10, a Performing Arts stream in Stage 4 and six special education classes (MC, IM and Tutorial).


Karabar High School has a proud tradition of ensuring all students have the knowledge and skills required to be productive and contributing members of the local and wider community.


How to Apply
1.
A cover letter (max 2 pages)
- demonstrating how your skills, knowledge and professional experience meet the focus capabilities as outlined in the role description

2.
A target question response (maximum 300 words per target question)
- answering the two targeted questions below

3.
A current resume (max 5 pages)

4.
Copies of your qualifications and/or academic transcripts
If you are successfully progressed to interview, you will be required to provide

  • Proof of Identity information
  • Informed Consent Form
  • Declaration for childrelated work

Targeted Question 1

The role of a Student Support Officer involves working with individuals and groups of students from diverse backgrounds and with a range of learning and support needs.

Provide an example where you have effectively supported the wellbeing and mental health of a young person or group? What was your role and what was the outcome? (300 words maximum).


Targeted Question 2

Please provide an example of your success working both as part of a team and as an individual to contribute to the work of the team.

In your response, outline the key challenges faced and how you worked with the team to overcome these challenges. (300 words maximum).

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