Student Support Officer - Full Time - Ongoing - Davidson High School

NSW Government; Council of the City of Sydney; On-site; AUD 74,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

A government agency in New South Wales is seeking a full-time Student Support Officer to enhance student wellbeing and learning outcomes at Davidson High School. Responsibilities include providing targeted support and collaborating with external agencies. The ideal candidate must have a completed diploma in a related discipline and a valid Working With Children Check. This role offers a remuneration package between $74,428.00 - $109,127.00 per annum.

Qualifications

• 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).

Responsibilities

• Enhance student wellbeing and learning outcomes.
• Provide targeted wellbeing support and initiatives.
• Collaborate with external agencies for student referrals.

Skills

Knowledge of Aboriginal education policies

Ability to provide wellbeing support

Education

Completed diploma or higher qualification in social work, youth work or related discipline

Job description

Student Support Officer – Full Time – Ongoing – Davidson High School (0000B4KS)

Location: Sydney Region

Advertisement Number: A900150731

Number of Positions: 1

Total Remuneration Package: $74,428.00 - $109,127.00 per annum (pro‑rate for part‑time roles). Includes employer's superannuation contribution and leave loading.

School: Davidson High School

Principal Network: The Forest

Staffing Area: Northern Beaches

FTE: 1.000

Contact: Meghan Ferguson, 02 9451 0022, School Admin - 99999999

Closing Date: 05-Dec-2025, 5:00:00 AM

Job Category: School Support Staff

Organisation: School Administrative and Support

About the Department

The NSW Department of Education provides, funds and regulates education services for NSW students from early childhood to secondary school, delivering world‑class education through its public schools and providing funding support to non‑government schools. We employ, develop and support teachers, leaders and other staff to deliver the best outcomes for students and to advance the wellbeing of Aboriginal people.

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.

Special Notes

About the NSW Department of Education

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 all ages and genders, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, culturally and linguistically diverse groups, the LGBTQIA+ community, veterans, refugees and people with disability. If we can make some adjustments to our recruitment/interview process to better enable you to shine, please contact the Diversity and Inclusion Team ([e-mail]) or visit NSW Department of Education Diversity and Inclusion.

How to Apply

To apply for this role, please submit in either Word or PDF format:

1. A cover letter (max 2 pages) – demonstrating how your skills, knowledge and professional experience meet the focus capabilities as outlined in the role description.
2. A current resume (max 5 pages) – including name, phone number/s and email for two professional referees.
3. Copies of your qualifications and academic transcripts

Note: all documents relating to your application including qualifications and academic transcripts are required to be submitted online via iworkfor.nsw. No paper based, email or late applications will be accepted.

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