Student Support Officer

This is a permanent full-time position commencing Term 4, 2025. East Kalgoorlie Primary School (EKPS) is situated on the eastern fringe of Kalgoorlie-Boulder in Williamstown. Our students reside all over the city, 94% of whom are Aboriginal. With one of the lowest ICSEA values in the state (648), it is a priority to engage with our community and stakeholders to develop strong structures and supports so every child can achieve regardless of location or personal circumstance. All staff are committed to being culturally responsive. We pride ourselves on vigorous wrap-around services that emphasise student health and well-being, high-quality teaching and learning, and strong relationships within the school and our community. EKPS staff are highly visual around the school and develop strong relationships with students and families, with enrolments at a record high of approximately 160 students. The school culture focuses on evidence-based whole-school approaches and opportunities to celebrate and learn culture and language in support of our reconciliation action plan. For more information about the school, visit www.eastkalgoorlieps.wa.edu.au or Schools Online.

EKPS is seeking a motivated and compassionate person to join our team as a Student Support Officer. The successful applicant will ideally develop supportive links between the student, the family, the school and other agencies in the community. They should assist in liaising with families, students, staff and relevant agencies, identify problems and provide solutions, and maintain a determined focus on achieving outcomes to support families in providing the best opportunities for their children. The role includes providing support to teachers on strategies for supporting students and facilitating group work processes, and actively participating in multi-disciplinary team meetings.

The successful applicant should have good oral, written and interpersonal communication skills, the ability to establish and maintain effective and collaborative working relationships with other staff and service providers, and effective planning and organisation skills. They will use their initiative to help seek solutions to improve the general care and well-being of students.

The role involves developing supportive links between students, families, the school and other agencies in the community, and assisting in liaising with families, students, staff and relevant agencies. It includes supporting teachers with strategies for student support and facilitating group work, and participating in multi-disciplinary team meetings.

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, 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.

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
• 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:

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 of up to two pages outlining your employment history and professional learning summary relevant to this position
• A three-page statement addressing the selection criteria as outlined in the attached JDF
• Demonstrated good oral, written and interpersonal communication skills, with the ability to establish and maintain effective and collaborative working relationships
• Demonstrated effective planning and organisational skills with the ability to manage competing priorities within timelines
• Demonstrated good research, conceptual and analytical skills, including the ability to identify problems and provide solutions
• Demonstrated skills and experience in working with individual or small groups of students experiencing difficulties
• Demonstrated knowledge of the youth sector, particularly local organisations and services

It is recommended you have 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, contact the Department of Education's Recruitment team on (08) 9264 4127 for assistance.

Advertised Vacancy Number: IPS/SS986499

Suitable applicants may be considered for similar vacancies arising within the next 12 months following this selection process, including 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 Monday, 15 September 2025