Alkimos College is seeking to appoint a hardworking and motivated Student Support Officer to join our Learning Support Team and our Specialised Autism Learning Program (SALP) team. You would join a community of motivated educators, committed to ensuring the wellbeing of every student at our college.Located in the northern suburb of Alkimos with sweeping ocean views, Alkimos College opened in 2020 with our foundation Year 7 cohort, providing local intake area students with access to an exceptional secondary education in world-class learning facilities. Each year, we have added an additional cohort and have now reached our full complement of Years 7-12.Stage 1 buildings include administration, lower school student services, library, gymnasium, fitness centre, food studios, cafeteria, IT labs, technology workshops, general classrooms, science laboratories, and nature play area. Shared oval and community facilities with the City of Wanneroo are available via the adjacent Halesworth Park precinct. Stage 2 includes a performing arts centre, lecture theatre, senior school student services centre, new SALP centre and general classrooms.Find out more about our school by visiting orThe RoleThis is a newly created role and presents a fantastic opportunity to assist the Program Coordinators of Learning Support and SALP in providing information and guidance to students, staff and parents.The successful applicant would form an integral part of the Learning Support and SALP teams, assisting in the day-to-day running of these programs, ensuring an effective and responsive service for students. This includes supporting individuals and groups of students with behavioural, social and emotional needs as required.Some of your key responsibilities may include assisting:
Nationally Consistent Collection of Data (NCCD) and Individual Disability Allocation (IDA) funding processes
Following up on diagnosis paperwork requests from parents, following up on absences for Learning Support and SALP students
Student access to equitable adjustments for assessments such as OLNA and NAPLAN
Education Assistant timetabling and relief allocation
Timetabling and coordinating the Learning Support transition
SALP cover, assisting with physical resources and equipment, and
Coordination of events such as Autism Awareness Week.
The successful applicant will ideally have a friendly, positive, and caring attitude that strives to promote excellence within our college. Applicants with excellent attention to detail and strong organisation skills to meet deadlines and work in fast fast-paced environment will be viewed favourably.Previous experience working in a SALP or Learning Support context is highly desirable but not essential. An understanding of funding processes, timetabling and experience in the use of the Compass learning management system are also desirable.Please note that this position has been created to commence in Term 4 with a view to supporting Year 6 transition processes that will be important for next term.Want to know more?Full details of the role, selection criteria and training requirements are listed in the attached Job Description Form (JDF).For more information about this opportunity, please contact Jarrod Phillips, Associate Principal, by telephoning (08) 9561 7300 or emailingEquity and DiversityWe are committed to an inclusive and culturally responsive workforce reflecting the diversity in our schools and the Western Australian community. We welcome and encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders, young people, people of diverse sexualities and genders, people with disability, and people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds.Explore our for more details.EligibilityTo work with us, you must:
be an Australian or New Zealand citizen, permanent resident or have a valid visa with relevant work rights for the term of the appointment.
obtain a valid Working With Children Check before you start; and
consent to a
and obtain a current Screening Clearance Number issued by the Department of Education’s Screening Unit before you start.Additional eligibility and training requirements are outlined in the attached Job Description Form (JDF).Application InstructionsApply online in two easy steps:Step 1: Select Apply for JobComplete the online application form, including details of two (2) work related referees, preferably one (1) being your current line manager.Step 2: Attach your documentsYour application should include:
A CV of up to three (3) pages outlining your employment history and professional learning summary relevant to this position
A three (3) page statement addressing the following selection criteria as outlined in the attached JDF
Demonstrated good written and verbal communication skills and the ability to provide a professional, confidential service to a range of clients.
Demonstrated good interpersonal skills, including the ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships.
Demonstrated experience in the use of computerised management information systems including database, spreadsheet and word processing software.
Demonstrated effective organisational skills and experience in providing administrative support with the ability to manage conflicting timelines.
It is recommended you have your attachments ready before selecting Apply for Job.Your application must be received before the closing date and time. Late applications will not be accepted.For technical support submitting your application, you can call the Department of Education’s Recruitment team on (08) 9264 4127 for assistance.Advertised Vacancy Number: IPS/SS991930Suitable applicants may be considered for similar vacancies arising within the next 12 months following this selection process. This may include circumstances where the successful applicant declines or vacates the position.The Department applies a four (4) day breach period to this selection process.
