East Kalgoorlie Primary School (EKPS) is situated on the eastern fringe of Kalgoorlie-Boulder in Williamstown. Our students reside all over the city, 94% of whom are Aboriginal. With one of the lowest Index of Community Socio-Educational Advantage (ICSEA) in the state at 648, it is a priority that we engage with our community and stakeholders to develop strong structures and supports so every child can achieve no matter of their location or personal circumstance. All staff are committed to being culturally responsive. We pride ourselves on having vigorous wrap-around services that emphasise student health and well-being, high-quality teaching and learning, and strong relationships within the school and our community.All staff members are highly visual around the school and develop strong relationships with our students and their families. Staff have high expectations and a high care attitude, knowing all students by name and with enrolments at a record high at approximately 160 students, this shows a strong sense of belonging, of which we are incredibly proud. The school’s culture is bought into by all, and there is a clear focus on students accessing evidence-based whole-school approaches and having opportunities to embrace, celebrate and learn their culture and language to pass on to future generations and imperative to our reconciliation action plan.Find out more about our school by visiting or .The RoleEKPS is seeking a motivated and compassionate person to join our vibrant and successful team as a Student Support Officer. To be selected, you should be passionate about making a difference.The successful applicant will ideally develop supportive links between the student, the family, the school and other agencies in the community. They should assist in liaising with families, students, staff and any other relevant agencies, including the ability to identify problems and provide solutions. A determined focus on achieving outcomes is highly desirable to support families in providing the best opportunities for their children.The successful applicant should ideally have good oral, written and interpersonal communication skills, with the ability to establish and maintain effective and collaborative working relationships with other staff and service providers. They will ideally have effective planning and organisation skills and will be able to use their initiative to assist with seeking out solutions to improve the general care and well-being of students. This role includes providing support to teachers on strategies for supporting students and facilitating group work processes. You should also develop supportive links between students, families, the school and other agencies in the community and actively participate in multi-disciplinary team meetings.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 Lisa Mitchell, Manager Corporate Services on (08) 9068 2403 or emailing .Equity 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 two (2) 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 oral, written and interpersonal communication skills, with the ability to establish and maintain effective and collaborative working relationships.
Demonstrated effective planning and organisational skills with the ability to manage competing priorities within timelines.
Demonstrated good research, conceptual and analytical skills, including the ability to identify problems and provide solutions.
Demonstrated skills and experience in working with individual or small groups of students experiencing difficulties.
Demonstrated knowledge of the youth sector, particularly local organisations and services.
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/SS986499Suitable 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.
