Student Support Officer - Full Time - Ongoing - Merewether High School
Employment
Full time, Temporary
Subject
Wellbeing
Sector
Government
Teaching level
Secondary
Salary range
Closing date
18 November 2026
Posted 5 Nov 2026
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School type
Co-educational
Year range
7-12
School staff (FTE)
85.8
72.2 teaching · 13.6 non-teaching
Students per teacher
15:1
teaching FTE basis
Total enrolments
1,080
Indigenous students
3%
Language other than English
34%
Girls vs boys
469 girls · 611 boys
Socio-educational background
Well above 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).
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