Student Support Officer
4 weeks ago
**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)**
Lambton High School is a proud comprehensive high school catering for students from Years 7 to 12 situated on Awabakal country in Newcastle. Our school has a strong focus on learning and high expectations for student success. We provide quality education in a caring, culturally safe, engaging and challenging learning environment that values pride in identity of all and provides a sense of belonging. We are proud of our students' levels of achievement and representation in sport, leadership, cultural activities and in the Creative and Performing Arts. Student enrolment in 2023 is 1172 students, including 73 First Nations students, 45 students in 7 Special Education classes and over 200 students with a language background other than English. Every student can achieve through opportunities in high potential and gifted programs, a wide range of extra-curricular activities and effective support programs.
**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 child-related 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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