Student Support Officer - Full Time - Ongoing - Hunter Sports High School
Employment
Full time, Temporary
Subject
Wellbeing
Sector
Government
Teaching level
Secondary
Salary range
Closing date
16 November 2026
Posted 2 Nov 2026
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School type
Co-educational
Year range
7-12
School staff (FTE)
97.9
77.1 teaching · 20.8 non-teaching
Students per teacher
12.2:1
teaching FTE basis
Total enrolments
941
Indigenous students
24%
Language other than English
7%
Girls vs boys
398 girls · 543 boys
Socio-educational background
Around the Australian average
Source: ACARA My School data
Role description
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Position Information
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).