Culturally Responsive Support Specialist

2 days ago

Albany, Western Australia beBeeSupport Full time $90,000 - $105,000
Aboriginal Student Support Officer Position
The Department of Education, Western Australia seeks an individual to fill the Aboriginal Student Support Officer role. This is a permanent full-time position commencing Term 4, 2025.

This role plays a vital part 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.


About Us
We are 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, our school 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.

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.


The Role

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


Responsibilities
  1. Student Support Coordination: Provide coordination support for the Student Support Program.
  2. Culturally Responsive Strategies: Assist teachers with developing culturally responsive strategies to engage and support Aboriginal students.
  3. Community Connections: Strengthen connections between students, families, the school, and community services.
  4. Case Management: Participate in case management, student assessments, and crisis response.
  5. School Planning: Contribute to school planning and projects related to Aboriginal education and cultural responsiveness.

Required Skills and Qualifications
  • A positive attitude towards working with Aboriginal students.
  • An ability to establish and maintain effective relationships with local organisations and services.
  • Demonstrated skills and experience in working with individual or small groups of Aboriginal students experiencing difficulties.
  • Effective communication and interpersonal skills.
  • A commitment to ongoing professional development and training.

Benefits

This role offers the opportunity to make a positive impact on the lives of Aboriginal students and contribute to a culturally responsive and inclusive school environment.


Others

Eligible applicants may be considered for similar vacancies arising within the next 12 months following this selection process.


The Department applies a four-day breach period to this selection process.

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