Student Support Officer - Full Time - Ongoing - Leppington High School (Prov)

NSW Government; Sydney; On-site; AUD 77,000 - 112,000; Full time

Job summary

Leppington High School (Prov) is seeking a dedicated Student Support Officer (Full Time, Ongoing) to support student wellbeing and learning outcomes within the school community in Sydney’s south-west. You will work closely with the wellbeing team and school counselling services to provide targeted support and contribute to whole-school wellbeing initiatives.

The role involves collaborating with external agencies to create referral pathways for students and families, aligning with Aboriginal

Qualifications

• Qualified diploma or higher in social work, youth work, welfare or related field.
• Knowledge of Aboriginal education policies.
• Valid Working With Children Check (WWCC).

Responsibilities

• Provide individual and targeted wellbeing support for students.
• Collaborate with wellbeing team and school counselling services.
• Create referral pathways to child and family support agencies.

Education

Diploma or higher in social work, youth work, welfare or related discipline

Job description

Job Description - Student Support Officer - Full Time - Ongoing - Leppington High School (Prov) (0000BE0M)

Student Support Officer - Full Time - Ongoing - Leppington High School (Prov) - 0000BE0M

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Location

Sydney Region

Advertisement Number A900158860

Number of Positions

1

Total Remuneration Package: The salary range for this position is $76,661.00 - $112,401.00 per annum (pro-rata for part time roles). The total salary package will include employer's contribution to superannuation and leave loading.

School Name Leppington High School (Prov)

Staffing Area Campbelltown

FTE 1.000

Contact Name Catherine Argyle

Contact Phone number 0425550621

Contact School Admin - 99999999

Closing Date

29-Sep-2026, 6:00:00 AM

Job Category

School Support Staff

Organisation

School Administrative and Support

Position Information

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. 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).

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 an 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.

Leppington High School is a new comprehensive public high school located on Rickard Road, Leppington, in the rapidly expanding South Western Sydney growth corridor. The school will primarily serve the communities of Leppington and Denham Court, areas that have experienced significant residential growth and increasing demand for high-quality public education over the past decade.

Opening in 2027, Leppington High School will initially enrol Year 7 students, with projected enrolments of approximately 213 students in its foundation year. The school will grow progressively as additional year groups are introduced, supporting a projected student population of up to 2,000 students when fully established.

The school is being developed in stages, with Stage 1 providing capacity for approximately 800 students while incorporating the core infrastructure required for future expansion. Purpose-built facilities will include 37 general learning spaces, three support learning classrooms, and a range of specialist learning hubs designed using contemporary learning environments and modern methods of construction.

As a partially selective high school, Leppington High School will offer both a comprehensive educational pathway and an academically selective stream, providing opportunities for high-potential and gifted students alongside a strong commitment to excellence, equity and inclusion for all learners.

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 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, details listed above. For more information, visit the NSW Department of Education’s Diversity, equity and inclusion webpage.

We pay respect to the Traditional Custodians and First Peoples of NSW, and acknowledge theircontinued connection to their country and culture.