Aboriginal Student Support Officer

Join to apply for the Aboriginal Student Support Officer role at Department of Education, Western Australia. This is a permanent full-time position commencing Term 4, 2025.

Albany Senior High School (SHS) is a distinguished Independent Public School with a long-standing tradition of academic achievement, sporting excellence, and leadership development. As a key institution in the Albany community, we are committed to providing a nurturing and dynamic educational environment for students in Years 7 to 12. In 2022, Albany SHS was selected to join a select group of Public Schools offering a Gifted and Talented program, showcasing our dedication to fostering exceptional talent and providing enriched learning experiences.

At Albany SHS, we foster a vibrant and innovative learning environment where students and staff embrace opportunities, strive for excellence, and celebrate success. We are committed to supporting the pastoral care and wellbeing of our students, ensuring a restorative, culturally responsive, and inclusive school culture where every young person is valued, supported and empowered to thrive. Find out more about our school by visiting Schools Online.

We are seeking a committed and culturally responsive individual to support the wellbeing, engagement, and success of our Aboriginal students. The Aboriginal Student Support Officer will work collaboratively with school staff, families, and external agencies to develop and implement effective support strategies and culturally appropriate interventions.

• Supporting the coordination of the Student Support Program.
  
• Assisting teachers with strategies to engage and support Aboriginal students.
  
• Strengthening connections between students, families, the school, and community services.
  
• Participating in case management, student assessments, and crisis response.
  
• Contributing to school planning and projects related to Aboriginal education and cultural responsiveness.
  

This role is vital in fostering a safe, inclusive, and empowering school environment for Aboriginal students. Supporting students and addressing diverse needs will be a key focus, along with collaborating with the Student Services team to provide social and emotional support, encouraging engagement and achievement.

The successful applicant will ideally have a positive, caring attitude, attention to detail, the ability to meet deadlines, and thrive in a team environment. Strong interpersonal and communication skills are essential for effective collaboration within the school community.

• 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).

Apply online in two easy steps:

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2. Step 1: Select Apply for Job
   • Complete the online application form, including details of two referees, preferably one being your current line manager.
   
   
   
3. Step 2: Attach your documents
   • Your CV of up to three pages outlining your employment history and professional learning summary relevant to this position.
     
   • A four-page statement addressing the selection criteria as outlined in the attached JDF.
     
   • Demonstrated sound oral, written and interpersonal communication skills, with the ability to establish and maintain effective and collaborative working relationships with local organisations and services.
     
   • Demonstrated skills and experience in working with individual or small groups of Aboriginal students experiencing difficulties.
     
   • Demonstrated sound research, conceptual and analytical skills, including the ability to identify problems and provide solutions.
     
   • 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 (08) 9264 4127 for assistance.

Advertised Vacancy Number: IPS/SS985692

Eligible 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 Friday, 26 September 2025

• Seniority level: Entry level
  
• Employment type: Full-time
  
• Job function: Other
  
• Industries: Education Administration 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 2021-2025 for more details.