Student Wellbeing and Support Officer

1 day ago


Secret Harbour, Western Australia Department of Education, Western Australia Full time
Overview

PLEASE BE AWARE THERE HAS BEEN AN AMENDMENT MADE TO THE CLOSING DATE ON 1 SEPTEMBER 2025 AT 12.10 PM

This is a permanent part-time (0.6FTE) position commencing Term 1, 2026. At Madora Bay Primary School (PS) every child will gain the skills and attributes to achieve their life aspirations in an environment where they are connected, valued and counted. The school thrives through a strong positive culture, high expectations and a skilled, cohesive team dedicated to student success and wellbeing.

Find out more about our school by visiting or Schools Online.

The Role

Our core values guide everything we do:

  • Respect – embracing diversity, acting with fairness and courage.
  • Responsibility – being trustworthy, accountable and making sustainable choices.
  • Kindness – fostering inclusiveness, empathy and connection.
  • Excellence – setting high goals, persevering, collaborating and celebrating progress.

We're excited to invite an empathetic, proactive and skilled individual to join our Student Services team as a Student Wellbeing & Support Officer, championing the social-emotional development and learning outcomes of our students.

Key Responsibilities
  • Elevate student wellbeing, resilience and pro-social behaviours through tailored, evidence-informed interventions, spanning individual, small group and whole-school strategies.
  • Enhance learning outcomes by establishing and coordinating support networks with staff, families and community agencies.
  • Assist staff in identifying and addressing student needs, especially for those requiring additional support.
  • Collaborate with service providers to plan and deliver preventative and engagement-focused programs for students at risk.
  • Participate in case conferences within the school and with external agencies, offering informed consultancy and guidance.
  • Co-develop targeted engagement or intervention strategies in collaboration with stakeholders.
  • Manage administrative duties including data entry, report writing, minute-taking and maintaining comprehensive student case records.

Join us in empowering young learners to thrive academically and personally; working within a culture guided by respect, responsibility, kindness and excellence. We look forward to welcoming a passionate and capable Wellbeing & Support Officer to our vibrant school community.

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 Samantha Benn, Principal on or emailing

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:

  1. 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.
  2. Step 2: Attach your documents. Your application should include:
  • A CV outlining your employment history and professional learning summary relevant to this position
  • A three (3) page statement addressing the following selection criteria as outlined in the attached JDF
  • Demonstrated considerable experience working with individuals or small groups of students who are or may be at risk and implementing strategies to improve educational outcomes.
  • Demonstrated interpersonal skills, including the ability to establish effective working relationships with people from a wide range of backgrounds.
  • Demonstrated negotiation, mediation and conflict resolutions skills with relevant experience working with students who require support.
  • Ability to work independently and as a member of a team without direct supervision.
  • Demonstrated effective planning and organisational skills, with the ability to manage competing priorities within 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/SS990127

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, 2 September 2025

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