Student Support Officer - Part-Time (0.4 FTE) - Ongoing - Warners Bay High School

NSW Government; Central Coast; On-site; AUD 77,000 - 112,000; Part time

Job summary

Warners Bay High School is seeking a Student Support Officer (0.4 FTE) to provide targeted wellbeing support and assist with student learning outcomes within the wellbeing team and school counselling service.

You will work collaboratively with external agencies, contribute to referral pathways for students and families, and help implement evidence-based programs that support a safe and inclusive school community.

Qualifications

• Diploma or higher qualification in social work, youth work, welfare or related discipline.
• Knowledge of the Department’s Aboriginal education policies.
• Valid Working With Children Check (WWCC).

Responsibilities

• Support student wellbeing and learning outcomes with the wellbeing team and school counselling service.
• Provide individual and targeted wellbeing support.
• Develop referral pathways to child and family support services.

Skills

Wellbeing support

Interpersonal skills

Collaboration

Education

Diploma or higher in social work

Job description

Job Description - Student Support Officer - Part-Time (0.4 FTE) - Ongoing - Warners Bay High School (0000BG35)

Student Support Officer - Part-Time (0.4 FTE) - Ongoing - Warners Bay High School - 0000BG35

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Location

Central & North Coasts - Newcastle & Hunter Valley

Advertisement Number

A900160664

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 Warners Bay High School

Staffing Area Lake Macquarie

FTE 0.400

Contact Phone number 49549488

Contact School Admin - 99999999

Closing Date

26-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.

Warners Bay High School is a leading comprehensive 7–12 school with an enrolment of nearly 1200 students. 4% of students identify as Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander. The school enjoys an excellent reputation in the community for the realisation of its motto, “Quality Education for All”. Warners Bay High School is committed to delivering high quality teaching and learning programs that meet the needs of every learner and reflect future-focused best practice. Excellent academic achievement is supported by a wide range of outstanding extra-curricular programs. The cohesive and experienced school staff collaboratively develop innovative, evidence-based programs and initiatives to ensure continuous improvement in student learning outcomes. A strong sense of community exists across the school’s Community of Schools with its four partner primary schools. Further information is available on the school website: https://warnersbay-h.schools.nsw.gov.au/

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.