Student Support Officer - Full Time - Ongoing - Bourke High School
Employment
Full time, Temporary
Subject
Wellbeing
Sector
Government
Teaching level
Secondary
Salary range
Closing date
20 May 2026
Posted 7 May 2026
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134
Total students
50%
Boys
50%
Girls
26.7
Teaching FTE
12.4
Non-teaching FTE
714
ICSEA value
1st percentile · Lower SES
1%
EAL/D Background
81%
Indigenous students
Source: ACARA My School data
Bourke High School is a comprehensive, co-educational secondary school serving students in Years 7 to 12, located in Bourke, NSW. The school holds Connected Communities School designation, reflecting its deep engagement with the local community and its commitment to equity and excellence for all students. The school operates under the Connected Communities Strategy and an Aboriginal Education Consultative Group Partnership Agreement, building respectful partnerships with students, families, and the wider community to support personalised learning, cultural identity, wellbeing, and post-school pathways. These frameworks shape how the school approaches student support and community relationships across all year groups. Bourke High School offers a range of specialist programs and support structures. The Clontarf Academy operates on site, providing targeted support for young men. A dedicated Support Faculty creates a nurturing environment that enables students with additional needs to participate and succeed in mainstream settings, while high potential and gifted education is also a recognised specialism. Explicit teaching practices underpin classroom delivery across the school, with a focus on clarity and deep understanding. The Music Faculty stands out as a distinctive offering, with access to acoustic instruments and studio recording equipment, and active collaborations with Yellowbelly Studios. This provides students with hands-on experience in a professional recording environment, extending learning beyond the standard curriculum. Strategic priorities centre on equity and excellence alongside personalised learning through collaborative partnerships. As the vision states, the school is "dedicated to creating an inclusive and equitable learning environment where every student has the opportunity to achieve excellence," with continuous improvement as a guiding principle across all areas of school life.
Role description
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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 f…