This is a permanent full-time position commencing Term 1, 2027.

Baldivis Secondary College (SC) is a vibrant and thriving learning community nestled just 46km south of Perth. Our mission is to provide an exceptional school experience for every student, fostering learning, wellbeing, and personal growth. We are dedicated to equipping our students with the knowledge, skills, and attitudes needed to achieve personal excellence in all aspects of life.

Find out more about our school by visiting baldivissc.wa.edu.au or Schools Online The Role

Baldivis SC is currently seeking a Student Support Officer to join our whole school Student Support team.

The Student Support Officer works collaboratively with the Student Services team, wider school staff, families and external stakeholders to support the wellbeing and engagement of each student. They would support the school in maintaining a positive learning environment where each student’s physical, social, intellectual, and emotional development is fostered, and our students thrive.

Working within a multidisciplinary team, the role may include contributing to documented planning, evidence-informed interventions and preventative programs, supporting the implementation of a streamlined MTSS framework that is applied effectively and consistently by the whole school.

Experience contributing to Student Services priorities and helping build a positive school culture where students, staff and families feel supported would be highly regarded.

The successful applicant should bring a relationship focused and collaborative approach to supporting students with complex behavioural, emotional and wellbeing needs.

Experience with restorative practices, student case management and tiers of intervention would be highly desirable. The role also includes supporting staff to apply agreed processes and strategies consistently.

Strong interpersonal, organisational and problem-solving skills are highly valued, along with the ability to contribute to a calm, inclusive and productive environment. The successful applicant will ideally use behavioural,



attendance and wellbeing data to monitor student progress, review the effectiveness of interventions and contribute to ongoing improvement within the school’s system. An understanding of student services and the ability to contribute to broader strategic priorities would also be highly regarded.

Want to know more?

Full details of the role, selection criteria and training requirements are listed in the attached Form (JDF).

For more information about this opportunity, please contact Amy Palmieri, Deputy Principal on (08) 9523 3600 or emailing [email protected].

Agency Referrals: Public sector agencies seeking to refer surplus employees should contact Recruitment at [email protected] 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 disabilities, and people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds.

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

Eligibility To work with us, you must:

- Be an Australian or New Zealand citizen, a 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 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 two (2) pages outlining your employment history and professional learning summary relevant to this position; and
- A four (4) page statement addressing the 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 valuable 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/SS1072218

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 Monday, 23 November 2026

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