This is a permanent full-time position commencing Term 1, **** Albany Senior High School (SHS) is a distinguished Independent Public School with a long-standing tradition of academic achievement, sporting excellence, and leadership development.
As a key institution in the Albany community, we are committed to providing a nurturing and dynamic educational environment for students in Years 7 to 12.
Our diverse educational offerings are tailored to support each student's unique aspirations and potential.
In ****, Albany SHS was proudly selected to join a select group of Public Schools offering a Gifted and Talented program, showcasing our dedication to fostering exceptional talent and providing enriched learning experiences.
At Albany SHS, we foster a vibrant and innovative learning environment where students and staff are encouraged to embrace opportunities, strive for excellence, and celebrate success.
We are committed to supporting the pastoral care and wellbeing of our students, ensuring a restorative, culturally responsive, and inclusive school culture where every young person is valued, supported and empowered to thrive.
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The Role Albany Senior High School (SHS) is seeking a highly organised, proactive and approachable Student Support Officer to join our Student Services team.
This is an opportunity to make a positive difference to the lives of young people by supporting student attendance, engagement and wellbeing, while contributing to a welcoming, inclusive and responsive Student Services environment.
As a valued member of our allied professional team, the successful applicant should play an important role in supporting the effective day-to-day operations of Student Services, working collaboratively with students, families and staff to ensure young people feel known, valued and supported.
The successful applicant will ideally: Support student attendance and engagement through monitoring attendance, identifying patterns of absenteeism, following up unexplained absences and assisting with the implementation of attendance improvement strategies.
Provide a welcoming and responsive first point of contact for students accessing Student Services, responding to routine concerns and connecting students with the appropriate staff for further assistance.
Build positive and respectful relationships with students, families and staff,



communicating effectively and maintaining confidentiality and professionalism.
Contribute to the effective coordination of Student Services through accurate record keeping, maintaining student information systems and providing administrative support for student engagement and wellbeing processes.
Display initiative, flexibility and robust organisational skills, managing competing priorities and responding effectively to the changing needs of a busy school environment.
Work collaboratively as part of a multidisciplinary team, contributing to a coordinated approach to supporting student attendance, engagement and wellbeing.
The successful applicant will ideally have strong interpersonal and communication skills, sound digital literacy and the ability to work both independently and collaboratively.
Experience using Microsoft Office, student management information systems and maintaining confidential student records will be highly regarded.
At Albany SHS, we recognise the important contribution our allied professionals make to student success.
The Student Support Officer should be an integral member of our Student Services team, contributing to our commitment to ensuring every student feels connected, supported and empowered to achieve their potential.
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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 Jarrad Ritchie, Deputy Principal on ************** or by emailing .
Agency Referrals: Public sector agencies seeking to refer surplus employees should contact Recruitment at during the advertising period.
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.
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Eligibility To 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 Instructions Apply online in two easy steps: Step 1: Select Apply for Job Complete the online application form, including details of two (2) work related referees, preferably one (1) being your current line manager.
Step 2: Attach your documents Your application should include: A CV of up to three (3) pages outlining your employment history and skilled learning summary relevant to this position; and A three (3) page statement addressing the 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 ************** for assistance.
Advertised Vacancy Number: IPS/SS******* 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.
The Department applies a four (4) day breach period to this selection process.
Applications close: 4.30pm (AWST) on Wednesday, 18 November ****

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