Student Support Officer - Full Time - Ongoing - Bass High School
Employment
Full time, Temporary
Subject
Wellbeing
Sector
Government
Teaching level
Secondary
Salary range
Closing date
12 August 2026
Posted 30 Jul 2026
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874
Total students
57%
Boys
43%
Girls
71.1
Teaching FTE
17.1
Non-teaching FTE
927
ICSEA value
17th percentile · Lower SES
82%
EAL/D Background
2%
Indigenous students
Source: ACARA My School data
Bass High School is a co-educational comprehensive secondary school located in Bass Hill, NSW, serving students from Year 7 to Year 12 with a current enrolment of approximately 605 students. The school has a notably diverse student population, with more than 78% of students coming from families where English is not the first language. This cultural richness shapes the character of the school community and informs its approach to teaching and learning across all facets of school life. The school operates a special education unit, extending its capacity to support students with a range of learning needs within a mainstream setting. Strategically, the school is focused on quality teaching, advancing literacy and numeracy, supporting student wellbeing, raising student learning outcomes, improving engagement, and increasing retention — priorities that reflect the breadth of work underway to strengthen outcomes for every student. The school's motto, "Tibi Confidas" — meaning to stay true to yourself — underpins the school's approach to student growth, encouraging students to trust their own judgement, follow their convictions, and develop their capabilities with confidence.
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 for students…