Student Support Officer - Collingwood Park State Secondary College

Job Description

Collingwood Park State Secondary College is a new school - opened at the beginning of 2025. We are looking for a person who is eager to contribute to establishing a culture where sense of belonging for both students and staff is paramount. About The Department Of Education The Department of Education is dedicated to building an inclusive and diverse workforce that reflects the community and schools we support by treating everyone with respect and dignity. This starts with recruitment and selection. The methods of assessing suitability in the recruitment process may vary. This includes making reasonable adjustments to support applicants at all stages of the process and employee lifecycle. About The School Collingwood Park State Secondary College is a new state high school that is being constructed for the growing area of Collingwood Park (near Redbank Plains) and will open for Year 7 and Year 8 students for Term 1, 2025. About The Role As a new school with only two year levels, this role provides the opportunity to develop and establish processes to support students now and into the future. Innovate data capture management systems and develop subsequent intervention strategies. Build and sustain positive relationships with students, parents, community and elders, and provide input into local decision making to ensure optimum outcomes. Liaise with families and conduct home visits to encourage school attendance and to motivate students. Liaise with students and families to recognise any educational, social, emotional or behavioural issues. Work within a team based management approach as a contact for students, families or community members regarding any concerns. Monitor the behaviour and wellbeing of students to identify issues and organise intervention. Lead and implement initiatives to encourage a positive, caring and supportive environment at the school for students, families and community members. Act as an independent mediator between the school, students, families and community members to enhance open communication. Develop innovative and effective strategies for building relationships among students, families, community members and stakeholder groups to promote communication and resolve issues of concern. Please refer to the attached role description for any mandatory requirements for this position. Interested? To Apply: Attach a brief resume (Max 3 pages) including contact details for 2 referees (referees should have an understanding of your relevant work history). Attach a 2 page response to 'How you will be assessed' section. We welcome all applicants to share any support needed to ensure our recruitment process is inclusive. Applications remain current for 12 months from the closing date and may be considered for appointment to identical or similar vacancies within the Department. Applications from recruitment agencies will not be accepted. When working in regulated employment an employee must have a current Working with Children Clearance (blue card) issued by Blue Card Services. Salary rate shown is reflective of full-time (1.0 FTE). The Department of Education is a family inclusive workplace. Click here to find out more about our Inclusion and Diversity strategies. Occupational group: Education & Training #J-18808-Ljbffr