Student Support Officer – Full Time – Ongoing – Bombala High School

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.
• Knowledge of and commitment to the Department's Aboriginal education policy.
• 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

Additional School Information (Optional)

Bombala High School is a small rural comprehensive high school, with a current enrolment of 147 students, located in the southeast of New South Wales at the foothills of the Snowy Mountains. The school's mission is to provide pathways to success. Bombala High School achieves this through providing quality education in a rural setting by focusing on embedding quality teaching practices that meet the needs of all students. The school is currently undertaking an exciting curriculum reform and introducing a range of integrated subjects designed to improve student engagement at school.

Bombala is a picturesque town, benefitting from close access to both south coast beaches and the ski slopes of the Snowy Mountains.

1. A cover letter (max 2 pages)

2. A target question response (maximum 300 words per target question)

• answering the two targeted questions below

3. A current resume (max 5 pages)

• including name, phone number/s and email for two professional referees

4. Copies of your qualifications and/or academic transcripts

If you are successfully progressed to interview, you will be required to provide

Targeted Question 1

The role of a Student Support Officer involves working with individuals and groups of students from diverse backgrounds and with a range of learning and support needs. Provide an example where you have effectively supported the wellbeing and mental health of a young person or group? What was your role and what was the outcome? (300 words maximum).

Targeted Question 2

Please provide an example of your success working both as part of a team and as an individual to contribute to the work of the team. In your response, outline the key challenges faced and how you worked with the team to overcome these challenges. (300 words maximum).