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

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

Job summary

Tallawong High School (Prov) in Sydney’s north‑west growth corridor is seeking a Student Support Officer for a full‑time ongoing position. You will work with the wellbeing team and school counselling service to deliver targeted wellbeing support and whole‑school programs, liaising with external agencies to refer students and families as needed.

The role requires a diploma or higher qualification in social work, youth work, welfare or related discipline, plus a valid WWCC.

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

• 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.
• Collaborate with external agencies and create referral pathways for students and families to child and family support agencies.

Education

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

Job description

Job Description - Student Support Officer - Full Time - Ongoing - Tallawong High School (Prov) (0000BFXP)

Location

Sydney Region

Advertisement Number

A900160520

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

Tallawong High School (Prov)

Staffing Area

Blacktown

FTE

1.000

Contact Phone number

98383774

Contact School Admin

99999999

Closing Date

27-Nov-2026, 5:00:00 AM

Job Category

School Support Staff

Organisation

School Administrative and Support

Position Information

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 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.

Tallawong High School is a new school in Sydney’s north west growth corridor, Dharug Ngurra (Country). The school will open with Stage 4 in 2027, growing to full capacity for 1000 students and the first Year 12 cohort in 2031. The school has end-of-trip facilities for staff and is close to public transport. This role is to commence Week 1, Term 1, 2027, January 28.

Tallawong High School wellbeing structures are based around high-expectations relationships as the driver of excellence and care. Our parent, carers and wider community hold strong aspirations for academic growth, effort and personal best, and inclusive learning. The school's wellbeing programs are organised using a stepped care model with universal, targeted and intensive supports across the continuum of care, which are focussed on developing the whole student to unleash their full potential.

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 their continued connection to their country and culture.