Student Support Officer

6 months ago


Sydney, 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)**
Marrickville High School is an inclusive and proud comprehensive public high school with a growing enrolment of 600 students that includes students in our five class Support Unit, and those students enrolled in our Intensive English Centre (IEC), which provides specialist English language development for recently arrived non-English speaking students. The student population has been steadily increasing over the last five years and is expected to continue to grow in coming years. 57% of students enrolled at the school are from language backgrounds other than English. 19 students identify as Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander. Our professional and enthusiastic staff are committed to providing all students with access to authentic learning experiences. Educating today's learners, who are tomorrow's leaders, is a responsibility that we take seriously, and which underpins our high expectations culture. Data informed, differentiated classroom practices have been developed and refined in a strong culture of professional learning and collaboration. Students are encouraged to strive for their best and extra and cocurricular programs in creative and performing arts and sport enable students to excel in areas of interest and talent. We are recognised for our focus on continued improvement in collaboration with our aspirational community. In addition, our extensive grounds allow students to pursue a range of extra-curricular activities. The school has strong community partnerships and an active P&C who foster a mutually respectful relationship with the school to support and help inform programs and initiatives.

**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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