Service Delivery - Statewide Services School of Alternative Learning Settings - Karratha Student Support Officer 00041474 Level 3, $74,586 - $80,014 per annum (DOE (SSO) CA 2022)
Advertised Vacancy Number: SS/SS848237
This is a permanent full-time position commencing Term 1, 2024
A special challenge and highly rewarding opportunity for dedicated support workers!
The School of Alternative Learning Settings (SALS) is seeking a Student Support Officer to join their school site in Karratha.
Professional Benefits
1. 11 weeks’ vacation leave
2. 11% employer contributions to superannuation
3. Additional district allowance
4. Annual travel concession (eligible after 12 months continuous employment)
5. Annual entitlement to 15 days personal leave
6. Up to 5 days cultural leave for Aboriginal and Torre Straight Islanders
About SALS
Since 2019, the Alternative Learning Settings program has targeted a specific cohort of students who have demonstrated signs of physical aggression and would benefit from a short-term, intensive intervention program. SALS delivers specialised activities and learning programs that build students’ social skills and self-regulation in environments designed to effect positive and lasting change in their behaviour. The program has the capacity to provide access to specialists such as paediatricians, clinical psychologists or consultation with psychiatrists.
About the role
The role of the Student Support Officer is considered essential to ensuring a responsive and effective student support service. As a result, your communication skills and ability to be an effective team player will be highly regarded. You will be part of a cohesive team that provides a responsive social and emotional curriculum where you will contribute to the development of student support strategies and student support programs. Student Support Officers may also be involved in transporting students.
School staff benefit from working in a collaborative team environment, sharing common goals and resources in supporting students, schools and parents. Applicants that have skills in maintaining professional boundaries while adopting a student centric approach that aids in contributing to positive student outcomes will be highly regarded. In addition, under direction the Student Support Officer provides support in therapeutic crisis management and the development of personalised student de-escalation strategies.
The successful applicant will work as part of a SALS team located at Karratha. The setting comprises of a Program Coordinator, a team of teachers with support from Student Support Officers, or Youth Transition Officer and a School Psychologist. The successful applicant will ideally have experience and credibility in student engagement and transitions, case management, social and emotional learning program development, a background in student support and current professional learning, or the capacity to undertake targeted professional learning, in areas such as de-escalation, team teach, circle of courage, therapeutic crisis intervention in schools and trauma-informed practice.
The successful applicant may be required to travel to Perth, or other SALS locations to attend professional learning and staff development days and inductions, this may include overnight stays and air travel. This role will require the successful applicant to hold and maintain a valid WA driver’s.
The location and community
Karratha is one of the largest and fastest growing towns in the north of Western Australia (WA) – and it’s easy to see why. Known as ‘Munjaree’ – or the heart of the West Pilbara Coast – its size and central location make it the ideal base for exploring the natural delights of the area – Millstream-Chichester National Park, Karijini National Park, Dampier Archipelago, Point Samson Peninsula and the Burrup Peninsula. The amazing Ningaloo Reef is also just 350 kilometres to the east.
For more information about Karratha visit
This selection process will initially be used to fill the above vacancy. Applicants assessed as suitable during this selection process may be considered for other similar vacancies that occur throughout our school for up to 12 months following this initial appointment. This includes circumstances where this position becomes subsequently vacant should the successful applicant decline or vacate the advertised position.
To be suitable for this role, you will need to demonstrate the work related requirements outlined in the Job Description Form (JDF) attached.
For your written application, you are only required to address selection criteria 4 and 5:
7. Skills and experience in working with individual or small groups of students experiencing difficulties.
8. Knowledge of the youth sector, particularly local organisations and services.
Applications will be assessed against these work related requirements (selection criteria) of the position. The business needs of the school may also be considered. It is therefore recommended that you consider all information contained in the advertisement and any other related information before applying for the vacancy.
The Department is an equal opportunity employer and encourages people with disability, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people and persons from culturally diverse backgrounds to apply.
Further information about School of Alternative Learning Settings can be found by visiting or by viewing the below video.
For further job related information
Application Instructions
All applications are submitted online. Select “Apply for Job”, at either the top or bottom of this screen and follow the instructions on your screen.
Your application should include:
9. A two (2) page statement addressing the Work Related Requirements (selection criteria 4 and 5 only ), in context of the role and business needs of the school. Shortlisted applicants will have their skills and experiences in relation to the remaining selection criteria assessed in the further stages of the recruitment process.
10. A CV of up to four (4) pages outlining your employment history and professional learning summary relevant to this position
11. The contact details for two (2) work related referees who can attest to the claims made in your written application, preferably one being your current line manager
It is recommended you have these documents completed and ready to attach before selecting “Apply for Job”.
You are asked to complete an online application form and attach your documentation, please allow enough time to complete this process as applications cannot be accepted after the closing date and time.
For eligibility and training requirements please see JDF attached.
The Department applies a four (4) day breach period to this selection process.
APPLICATIONS MUST BE SUBMITTED ONLINE
PROFORMA, FAXED, HAND DELIVERED, POSTED, EMAILED AND LATE APPLICATIONS
ARE NOT ACCEPTED.
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WORK TYPE: Permanent - Full Time FTE: LOCATION: Karratha CLOSING DATE: 2023-10-30 4:30 PM
(YYYY-MM-DD) Position Title Student Support Officer Agency Department of Education Salary Location Karratha Unit/Division Service Delivery - Statewide Services Branch School of Alternative Learning Settings - Karratha Work Type Permanent - Full Time Position No. 00041474 Closing Date Position Title Student Support Officer Branch School of Alternative Learning Settings - Karratha Location Karratha Work Type Permanent - Full Time Closing Date Salary Agency Department of Education Company Information Description
Advertised Vacancy Number: SS/SS848237
This is a permanent full-time position commencing Term 1, 2024
A special challenge and highly rewarding opportunity for dedicated support workers!
The School of Alternative Learning Settings (SALS) is seeking a Student Support Officer to join their school site in Karratha.
Professional Benefits
12. 11 weeks’ vacation leave
13. 11% employer contributions to superannuation
14. Additional district allowance
15. Annual travel concession (eligible after 12 months continuous employment)
16. Annual entitlement to 15 days personal leave
17. Up to 5 days cultural leave for Aboriginal and Torre Straight Islanders
About SALS
Since 2019, the Alternative Learning Settings program has targeted a specific cohort of students who have demonstrated signs of physical aggression and would benefit from a short-term, intensive intervention program. SALS delivers specialised activities and learning programs that build students’ social skills and self-regulation in environments designed to effect positive and lasting change in their behaviour. The program has the capacity to provide access to specialists such as paediatricians, clinical psychologists or consultation with psychiatrists.
About the role
The role of the Student Support Officer is considered essential to ensuring a responsive and effective student support service. As a result, your communication skills and ability to be an effective team player will be highly regarded. You will be part of a cohesive team that provides a responsive social and emotional curriculum where you will contribute to the development of student support strategies and student support programs. Student Support Officers may also be involved in transporting students.
School staff benefit from working in a collaborative team environment, sharing common goals and resources in supporting students, schools and parents. Applicants that have skills in maintaining professional boundaries while adopting a student centric approach that aids in contributing to positive student outcomes will be highly regarded. In addition, under direction the Student Support Officer provides support in therapeutic crisis management and the development of personalised student de-escalation strategies.
The successful applicant will work as part of a SALS team located at Karratha. The setting comprises of a Program Coordinator, a team of teachers with support from Student Support Officers, or Youth Transition Officer and a School Psychologist. The successful applicant will ideally have experience and credibility in student engagement and transitions, case management, social and emotional learning program development, a background in student support and current professional learning, or the capacity to undertake targeted professional learning, in areas such as de-escalation, team teach, circle of courage, therapeutic crisis intervention in schools and trauma-informed practice.
The successful applicant may be required to travel to Perth, or other SALS locations to attend professional learning and staff development days and inductions, this may include overnight stays and air travel. This role will require the successful applicant to hold and maintain a valid WA driver’s.
The location and community
Karratha is one of the largest and fastest growing towns in the north of Western Australia (WA) – and it’s easy to see why. Known as ‘Munjaree’ – or the heart of the West Pilbara Coast – its size and central location make it the ideal base for exploring the natural delights of the area – Millstream-Chichester National Park, Karijini National Park, Dampier Archipelago, Point Samson Peninsula and the Burrup Peninsula. The amazing Ningaloo Reef is also just 350 kilometres to the east.
For more information about Karratha visit
This selection process will initially be used to fill the above vacancy. Applicants assessed as suitable during this selection process may be considered for other similar vacancies that occur throughout our school for up to 12 months following this initial appointment. This includes circumstances where this position becomes subsequently vacant should the successful applicant decline or vacate the advertised position.
To be suitable for this role, you will need to demonstrate the work related requirements outlined in the Job Description Form (JDF) attached.
For your written application, you are only required to address selection criteria 4 and 5:
18. Skills and experience in working with individual or small groups of students experiencing difficulties.
19. Knowledge of the youth sector, particularly local organisations and services.
Applications will be assessed against these work related requirements (selection criteria) of the position. The business needs of the school may also be considered. It is therefore recommended that you consider all information contained in the advertisement and any other related information before applying for the vacancy.
The Department is an equal opportunity employer and encourages people with disability, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people and persons from culturally diverse backgrounds to apply.
Further information about School of Alternative Learning Settings can be found by visiting or by viewing the below video.
For further job related information
Application Instructions
All applications are submitted online. Select “Apply for Job”, at either the top or bottom of this screen and follow the instructions on your screen.
Your application should include:
20. A two (2) page statement addressing the Work Related Requirements (selection criteria 4 and 5 only ), in context of the role and business needs of the school. Shortlisted applicants will have their skills and experiences in relation to the remaining selection criteria assessed in the further stages of the recruitment process.
21. A CV of up to four (4) pages outlining your employment history and professional learning summary relevant to this position
22. The contact details for two (2) work related referees who can attest to the claims made in your written application, preferably one being your current line manager
It is recommended you have these documents completed and ready to attach before selecting “Apply for Job”.
You are asked to complete an online application form and attach your documentation, please allow enough time to complete this process as applications cannot be accepted after the closing date and time.
For eligibility and training requirements please see JDF attached.
The Department applies a four (4) day breach period to this selection process.
APPLICATIONS MUST BE SUBMITTED ONLINE
PROFORMA, FAXED, HAND DELIVERED, POSTED, EMAILED AND LATE APPLICATIONS
ARE NOT ACCEPTED.
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