Student Support Officer - Full Time - Ongoing - Uralla Central School

NSW Government; Uralla Shire Council; On-site; AUD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

NSW Government is seeking a Student Support Officer within NSW public schools to enhance student wellbeing and learning outcomes. You will work with the wellbeing team and school counselling service to provide targeted support and contribute to school-wide wellbeing programs.

The role requires a relevant qualification (diploma or higher) in social work/youth work/welfare, knowledge of Aboriginal education policies, and a valid WWCC.

Qualifications

• A completed diploma or higher qualification in social work, youth work, welfare or related discipline is required.
• Knowledge of and commitment to the Department’s Aboriginal education policies is essential.
• Valid and current Working With Children Check (WWCC) is required.

Responsibilities

• Support student wellbeing and learning outcomes within the school community in partnership with the wellbeing team and counselling service.
• Provide individual and targeted wellbeing support and contribute to whole-of-school wellbeing initiatives and programs.
• Collaborate with external agencies and create referral pathways for students and families to child and family support services.

Skills

WWCC knowledge

Aboriginal education policies

Education

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

Job description

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 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 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.