Student Support Officer – Full Time – Temporary – John Edmondson High School

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 must be attached along with your application
•    Knowledge of and commitment to the Department’s Aboriginal education policies
•    Valid and current Working With Children Check (WWCC).

Click here for the role description 
 

Talent Pool

A talent pool may be created through this recruitment process. A talent pool is a group of candidates who have undergone an assessment process and have been identified as suitable for this role or similar roles for a period of 18 months. Being part of a talent pool means that you may be considered for ongoing or temporary employment for a range of similar roles. This offers exciting opportunities for you to gain a wide range of experiences to build your public service career.

Special Notes

About the NSW Department of Education 

The Department of Education is the largest provider of public education in Australia with responsibility for delivering high-quality public education to two-thirds of the NSW student population. We welcome applications from all ages and genders, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, culturally and linguistically diverse groups, the LGBTQIA+ community, veterans, refugees, neurodiverse people and people with disability. If we can make some adjustments to our recruitment/interview process to better help you shine, please contact the hiring manager using the contact details provided above. For more information, visit NSW Department of Education Diversity and Inclusion

John Edmondson High School, with an enrolment of approximately 1065 students, including 75% of students from a non-English speaking background and 33 Aboriginal students, is a dynamic Year 7 - 12 comprehensive co-educational high school. The school serves a community in South West Sydney in the Liverpool area that includes a wide range of families from diverse cultural and socio-economic groups living in suburban, as well as semi-rural environments. The school has an extensive curriculum and promotes academic, sporting and leadership development and achievement. Innovative features include extensive technological resources and numerous opportunities for student enrichment. Strong links with partner Primary Schools as well as external providers are being extended to further develop student opportunities for learning and success. Applicants should refer to the school website for additional information:

https://jedmondson-h.schools.nsw.gov.au/ 

 

To apply for this role, please submit in either Word or PDF format:

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)

• including name, phone number/s and email for two professional referees

4. Copies of your qualifications and academic transcripts 

Note: all documents relating to your application including qualifications and academic transcripts are required to be submitted online via iworkfor.nsw . No paper based, email or late applications will be accepted.