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Student Support Officer
2 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**
- Knowledge of and commitment to the Department’s Aboriginal education policies
- Valid and current Working With Children Check (WWCC).
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**Talent Pool**
**Special Notes**:
**About the NSW Department of Education**
**Additional Information**
Rutherford Technology High School was established in 1985 as a comprehensive, co-educational secondary school and is now a very large regional high school catering for a diverse community of learners. The school is situated within a growing residential area within the local Maitland network servicing a diverse and geographically widespread community. The school is located in the Maitland Principal Network. The school's enrolment is **_1410_** at the commencement of 2025 including 11 inclusion and support classes, with students from diverse socio-economic backgrounds, as well as 20% of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students.
The school has strong ties with the Aboriginal community and a close association with the Maitland Aboriginal Education Consultative Group (AECG). A driving force in Aboriginal education is the Aboriginal Learning and Engagement Centre (ALEC) that provides wellbeing, academic and cultural support for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students to enhance education outcomes, attendance and HSC attainment. There is a sustained focus on explicit teaching and learning strategies that promote student growth and equity. Differentiation practices cater to the targeted needs of English as an Additional Language or Dialect (EAL/D), students with additional literacy and numeracy support needs, and High Potential and Gifted Education (HPGE) opportunities for students in all four domains.
The school is well resourced and has a proud tradition of providing quality and highly successful programs in the creative arts, sport and extra curricula activities. Positive Behaviour for Learning (PBL) is an integral part of the school wellbeing ethos focusing on respect, responsibility, and commitment. An innovative Learning Support Team runs several highly regarded student wellbeing programs in the school. Senior students are catered for with mentoring programs and a fully staffed senior study area. The school values the input of community members through the Parents and Citizens' Association. Rutherford Technology High School is one of six schools who are part of the Rutherford Learning Community (RLC). With our partner primary schools, we form a very strong and innovative Local Management Group with a strong K-12 focus.
**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 academic transcripts**
**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).
