Student Support Officer
Employment
Full time, Temporary
Subject
Wellbeing
Sector
Government
Teaching level
Secondary
Closing date
19 October 2026
Posted 2 Oct 2026
Details look wrong? Report an errorAbout Girrawheen Senior High School
School type
Co-educational
Year range
7-12
School staff (FTE)
55.8
37.3 teaching · 18.5 non-teaching
Students per teacher
12.3:1
teaching FTE basis
Total enrolments
458
Indigenous students
16%
Language other than English
43%
Girls vs boys
205 girls · 253 boys
Socio-educational background
Below the Australian average
Source: ACARA My School data
Role description
This is a 12-month fixed term, full-time position commencing Term 4, 2026 with possible extension and/or permanency
At Girrawheen Senior High School (SHS), we are committed to providing high-quality teaching and learning experiences that empower every student to achieve their potential. We believe in developing confident, capable, and community minded young people and provide a wide variety of academic, vocational, and leadership opportunities to support every student’s pathway to success.
Our commitment to excellence has been recognised through significant achievements. In 2022, Girrawheen SHS received the WA Education Award for Excellence in Teaching and Learning. In 2023 the school became a Quality Teaching Strategy (QTS) Lead School and continues to support high-quality teaching practices across Western Australia.
As a culturally diverse Independent Public School we foster strong relationships, maintain high expectations, and create an inclusive environment where every student is known, valued and supported. You will join a supportive and collaborative team committed to excellence, innovation, and making a positive difference in the lives of young people.
Find out more about our school by visiting girrawheenshs.wa.edu.au or Schools Online
The Role
The Student Support Officer role is a youth work position, supporting students and running programs to meet the school’s identified needs. The Student Support Officer works collaboratively with the Student Services team to provide social and emotional learning support to students and encourage positive engagement in learning and ach…