At a Glance
- Tasks: Support student wellbeing and enhance learning outcomes in a collaborative school environment.
- Company: Box Hill High School, a diverse and inclusive educational institution.
- Benefits: Ongoing role with opportunities for professional growth and community impact.
- Other info: Join a talent pool for future opportunities and career development.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in students' lives while working in a supportive team.
- Qualifications: Diploma or higher in social work, youth work, or related fields required.
The predicted salary is between 58500 - 71500 $ per year.
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. 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.
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).
Talent Pool
A talent pool may be created through this recruitment process. A talent pool is a group of candidates who have undergone an assessment process and have been identified as suitable for this role or similar roles for a period of 18 months. Being part of a talent pool means that you may be considered for ongoing or temporary employment for a range of similar roles. This offers exciting opportunities for you to gain a wide range of experiences to build your public service career.
Box Hill High School is a newly established co-educational comprehensive secondary school opened in 2026, located in Sydney's north-west region on Dharug Country. The inaugural Year 7 student population reflects the cultural diversity of the Box Hill community, with approximately 59% of students having a Language Backgrounds Other Than English (LBOTE). Approximately 60% of students require English as an Additional Language or Dialect (EAL/D) support. The school is committed to inclusive practices that support the diverse learning, cultural and wellbeing needs of all students. The curriculum is built upon our Growth Framework, embedding six key pillars: literacy, numeracy, wellbeing, innovation, transition and global citizenship. Guided by the school motto 'Inspired to Grow,' these pillars shape curriculum design, teaching practice and student learning experiences, supporting students to develop the knowledge, skills and dispositions required to thrive in a changing world.
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. If we can make some adjustments to our recruitment/interview process to better help you shine, please reach out to the contact person for this recruitment.
Student Support Officer – Box Hill High School in Sydney 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
