Student Support Officer

Employment type:; Moore; On-site; AUD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Newton Moore SHS in Western Australia is seeking a highly organized Student Support Officer to join our Student Services team. The role focuses on coordinating support for students, families and staff to strengthen engagement, wellbeing and academic success.

The successful applicant will help remove barriers to learning by developing responsive systems and working with teachers, families and external agencies. A balance of empathy and organisation is essential in our fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Be an Australian or New Zealand citizen, permanent resident or have a valid visa with work rights.
• Obtain a valid Working With Children Check before you start.
• Consent to a Nationally Coordinated Criminal History Check and obtain a current Screening Clearance Number.
• Commitment to equity, diversity and inclusion in the school community.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate the school's student services and contribute to developing responsive systems that support students experiencing social, emotional, behavioural or engagement challenges.
• Support students, families and staff through coordinated, practical and compassionate systems that strengthen engagement, wellbeing and success at school.
• Collaborate with the student services team, teachers and external agencies to remove barriers to learning and support students at school and in the wider community.

Job description

This is a permanent full-time position commencing Term 3, 2026

Newton Moore Senior High School (SHS) is a proud part of the South Bunbury community. Known for its inclusive and supportive environment, the school is committed to providing high-quality education in a culturally safe setting, where every student is empowered to succeed.

Our 'KNIGHTS' values - Knowledge (Kaaditj), Nurture (Kaaradjiny), Inclusivity (Ngalak wer warma dandjoo yaka), Growth (Maaladj), Happiness (Kwababiny), Teamwork (Dandjoo warniny) and Success (woola) - guide everything we do. As Knights of the Moore, staff and students are encouraged to be courageous learners, respectful peers, and active contributors to their community.

Students thrive through a range of pathways, offering two Department of Education Approved Specialist Academic Programs, Science Horizons and Engineering, providing advanced, future-focused learning for high-achieving students. The Moore Academy of Sport and Health (MASH), supports talented young athletes to reach their personal best both academically and in their sporting pursuits and as a Registered Training Organisation (RTO) for Aquaculture, we also deliver industry aligned training that opens doors to real-world qualifications and career opportunities

We are equally proud to host the Clontarf Academy, Stars Foundation, and Bushranger Cadets, each offering outstanding mentoring, leadership development, cultural enrichment, and engagement programs that empower students to grow, connect, and succeed. Collectively, these initiatives enrich our school culture and make our school a unique and exciting place to work for leaders passionate about engagement, equity, and student success.

Find out more about our school by visitingwww.newtonmooreshs.wa.edu.auorSchools Online.

The Role

Newton Moore SHS is seeking a highly organised, relationship-focused Student Support Officer to join our Student Services team.

This is an opportunity to contribute to work that genuinely changes outcomes for young people. The successful applicant will play a key role in supporting students, families and staff through coordinated, practical and compassionate support systems that strengthen engagement, wellbeing and success at school.

The Student Support Officer assists in coordinating the school's student services and contributes to developing responsive systems that support students experiencing social, emotional, behavioural or engagement challenges.

The role combines coordination, collaboration and problem-solving. You will work closely with the student services team, teachers, families, leadership staff and external agencies to help remove barriers to learning and ensure students are supported both at school and within the wider community.

This role suits someone who can balance empathy with organisation, and who enjoys working in a fast-paced environment where no two days are the same. The role requires an ability to maintain professional boundaries, exercise sound judgement, and work constructively within areas of responsibility and control.

Want to know more?

Full details of the role, selection criteria and training requirements are listed in the attached Job Description Form (JDF).

For more information about this opportunity, please contact Kym Holroyd, Human Resource Officer on (08) 9722 24***or emailing ************@education.wa.edu.au.

During the school holidays, please contact Justine Parish on 0416 171 ***.

Equity and Diversity

We are committed to an inclusive and culturally responsive workforce reflecting the diversity in our schools and the Western Australian community. We welcome and encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders, young people, people of diverse sexualities and genders, people with disability, and people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds.

Explore our Equity, Diversity and Inclusion Plan 2021-2025 for more details.

To work with us, you must:

• be an Australian or New Zealand citizen, permanent resident or have a valid visa with relevant work rights for the term of the appointment.
• obtain a valid Working With Children Check before you start; and
• consent to a Nationally Coordinated Criminal History Check and obtain a current Screening Clearance Number issued by the Department of Education's Screening Unit before you start.

Additional eligibility and training requirements are outlined in the attached Job Description Form (JDF).

Advertised Vacancy Number: IPS/SS1049454

Suitable applicants may be considered for similar vacancies arising within the next 12 months following this selection process. This may include circumstances where the successful applicant declines or vacates the position.

The Department applies a four (4) day breach period to this selection process.

Applications close:

4.30pm (AWST) on Thursday, 23 July 2026