Youth Support Officer jobs

Branch: Joondalup Primary School
Division: Independent Public School - North Metropolitan Education Region
Salary: Level 3, $84,299 - $90,434 per annum (pro-rata) (DOE (SSO) CA 2024)
Work Type: Fixed Term - Full Time, Fixed Term - Part Time, Permanent - Full Time, Permanent - Part Time
FTE: 0.1-1.0
Location: Joondalup
Closing Date: 2026-07-23 4:30 PM

We are seeking to establish a pool of Student Support Officers for permanent and fixed term, full-time and part-time vacancies which may arise during the 2026 school year and up to the end of Term 4, 2027. Appointments may be offered at any time for vacancies that commence during this period.

Joondalup Primary School (PS) strives to provide learning experiences that are authentic, diverse and enjoyable. We aim for all students to be respectful, responsible and safe learners who show resilience and confidence.

The school has a caring, professional and dedicated staff. They are highly skilled with some in the early stages of their careers whilst others have deep historical knowledge of the school and families. The range is a strength of the staffing group. Staff work together to ensure consistent practices in classrooms and that all students are well known, beyond their own classroom. Staff value the connections they have with each other and recognise that this helps them to be excellent educators regardless of their role.

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

The Role

The Student Support Officer would lead and coordinate targeted and individualised interventions within a Multi-Tiered System of Support (MTSS), ideally with a particular focus on Tier 3 complex behaviour support.

Suitable applicants will ideally work collaboratively with school leaders, teachers, families and external agencies to ensure students with complex behavioural, social and emotional needs receive evidence-based support that promotes engagement, inclusion and success. They would coordinate and support the implementation of Tier 3 interventions within the school’s MTSS framework, ensuring identified students receive individualised and responsive support.

A key aspect of the role involves assisting in the planning, implementation and evaluation of behaviour support plans, interventions and alternative programs that support student engagement, wellbeing and learning outcomes. They should provide guidance and support to staff with the implementation of evidence-based behaviour support practices, trauma-informed approaches and strategies to support students presenting with complex needs. This includes facilitating collaborative problem-solving processes and contributing to whole-school approaches that strengthen inclusive practice.

The role requires the development and maintenance of effective partnerships with students, families, and external agencies to coordinate wraparound supports. Suitable applicants will ideally participate in multidisciplinary team meetings, case conferences and case management review processes, providing guidance and recommendations to data informed intervention planning.

They would collect, analyse and interpret behavioural and wellbeing data to monitor intervention effectiveness and inform continuous improvement within the MTSS framework in line with the strategic direction of the 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 Kristina Reid, Acting Principal on (08) 9233 5800 or Kristina.Reid@education.wa.edu.au.

During the school holidays, please contact Kristina Reid on 0416 916 083.

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

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 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).

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 three (3) 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 good 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/SS1050387

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

Applications close: 4.30pm (AWST) on Thursday, 23 July 2026