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Student Support Officer - Youth Outreach Worker

NSW Department of Education

ABOUT US

At the NSW Department of Education, children and young people are at the centre of all our decision-making. We are the largest provider of public education in Australia with responsibility for delivering high-quality public education to two-thirds of the NSW student population.

The NSW Department of Education is committed to a diverse and inclusive workforce as an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer. We encourage diverse applicants from a range of backgrounds to apply.

ABOUT THE ROLE

If you are passionate about the mental health and wellbeing of young people, enjoy collaborating with diverse stakeholders and thrive when working as part of a dynamic team, then a career as a Student Support Officer (SSO) could be for you.

SSOs in NSW public schools work within the school community alongside the learning and support team and the school counselling service to enhance student wellbeing and learning outcomes.

SSOs support the implementation of the school’s whole-of-school approach to wellbeing, helping students develop social and emotional skills through targeted strengths-based programs and strategies that build resilience, coping skills and positive relationships. They also have a pivotal role in working collaboratively with external and other government agencies in their support of students and their families.

The NSW Department of Education will be employing an initial 139 SSOs for ongoing full-time roles to commence in July, 2020 and more will be progressively rolled out across the state under a NSW Government initiative.

The remuneration package of up to $103,477 includes salary ($63,666 - $93,349), employer's contribution to superannuation and annual leave loading. Starting salary will depend on qualification level, years of relevant experience and/or current salary.

REQUIREMENTS

  • Diploma or Higher qualification in social work, youth work, welfare or related discipline.
  • Current Working with Children Check (Paid).
  • The NSW Department of Education undertakes several screening processes to ensure the appropriate protection of our students. These include: reference checks, identity check, Criminal History Records Check (where applicable) and professional registration checks.
  • Knowledge of and commitment to the Department's Aboriginal education policies.

At the NSW Department of Education our aim is to support every student, every teacher, every leader and every school. We believe every student should be known, valued and cared for and have invested $88.4million over four years to provide every public high school with a full-time School Counsellor and a full-time Student Support Officer.

A position description is attached.

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