At a Glance
- Tasks: Support student wellbeing and enhance learning outcomes in a collaborative school environment.
- Company: Bourke High School, a leader in community education.
- Benefits: Ongoing role with opportunities for professional growth and community impact.
- Other info: Join a diverse team committed to improving educational outcomes for Aboriginal students.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in students' lives while building your career in education.
- Qualifications: Diploma or higher in social work, youth work, or related fields required.
The predicted salary is between 56700 - 69300 $ per year.
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. They 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.
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 is required.
Valid and current Working With Children Check (WWCC) is necessary.
Bourke High School is a coeducational Connected Communities school servicing Bourke and surrounding areas. The school currently has approximately 120 students enrolled, with 89% of these students identifying as Aboriginal. The school is focusing on improving literacy and numeracy results for all students, building relationships with feeder primary schools to strengthen transition programs in Stages 3 to 4. Bourke High School is improving teacher quality through the use of evidence-based classroom practices and has a high and continually improving Stage 6 retention rate.
The Department of Education is the largest provider of public education in Australia with responsibility for delivering high-quality public education to two-thirds of the NSW student population.
We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds, including but not limited to Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander people, people of any age or gender, people from culturally and linguistically diverse groups and/or from the LGBTQIA+ community, veterans, refugees, people with disability, people with sensory differences, and neurodiverse people.
Student Support Officer employer: NSW Department of Education
The NSW Department of Education is an exceptional employer, offering a supportive work culture that values diversity and inclusion while providing flexible working arrangements in the vibrant location of Parramatta. Employees benefit from competitive salaries, generous leave conditions, and ample opportunities for career advancement within a dynamic environment dedicated to shaping the future of public education in New South Wales.
Contact Details:
NSW Department of Education Recruitment Team
