This is a permanent full time position commencing Term 4, 2026

Cannington Community Education Support Centre (ESC) caters for over 120 secondary aged students from Years 7-12. Independence, Achievement, and Respect are our Centre’s core values. Our motto Learning for Life reflects our belief that learning occurs throughout life and that our students require specialised curriculum to adequately prepare them.

We have high expectations of our students and work in partnership with parents and other stakeholders to provide authentic and relevant programs. Programs include the Award Scheme Development and Accreditation Network (ASDAN), School Curriculum and Standards Authority (SCSA) Courses and Endorsed Programs, Vocational Education and Training (VET) course in Agrifood Operations and middle school programs follow the Western Australian Curriculum.

Find out more about our school by visiting canningtonesc.wa.edu.au or Schools Online.

The Role

As part of the Student Services team, the Student Support Officer would assist in coordinating student support programs and work collaboratively across the school community to enhance the learning, engagement and wellbeing outcomes of students. The Student Support Officer should also play a pivotal role in developing referral pathways and working in partnership with external agencies to provide coordinated support for students and their families.

Working collaboratively across the school and wider community, the Student Support Officer will develop supportive links between students, families, the school and appropriate services.



This includes establishing and maintaining partnerships with government and non-government agencies, participating in multidisciplinary team meetings and case conferences, providing information and advice to staff and families, and supporting the school administration team with crisis management and response where required.

Cannington Community ESC is a Positive Behaviour Support (PBS) school, with a strong commitment to trauma-informed and student-centred practice. The successful applicant will ideally possess specialist knowledge and experience in supporting young people with complex needs, including Intellectual Disability (ID), Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD), physical disability and trauma. Experience supporting students with co-occurring diagnoses, complex behaviours and complex communication needs is highly desirable.

The successful applicant will ideally display the ability to build trusting relationships with students and families, collaborate effectively with school staff and external professionals, and advocate for coordinated supports that promote student wellbeing, engagement, independence and successful transition beyond school.

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 Angela Whittington, Principal, on or emailing .

Equity and Diversity

We 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 Equity, Diversity and Inclusion Plan 2021-2025 for more details.

Eligibility

- 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 Nationally Coordinated Criminal History Check 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).

Advertised Vacancy Number: IPS/SS1062168

The Department applies a four (4) day breach period to this selection process.

Suitable 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.

Applications close: 4.30pm (AWST) on Monday, 31 August 2026

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📌 Student Support Officer (City of Canning)
🏢 Department of Education, Western Australia
📍 City of Canning