Branch: Cecil Andrews College
Division: Independent Public School - South Metropolitan Education Region
Salary: Level 2, $75,102 - $80,462 per annum (pro-rata) (DOE (SSO) CA 2024)
Work Type: Permanent - Full Time
FTE: 1.0
Location: Armadale
Closing Date: 2026-07-03 4:30 PM
This is a permanent full-time position commencing Term 4, 2026
Founded in 1980, Cecil Andrews College is situated in the fast-developing City of Armadale, in the locality of Seville Grove.
This is an opportunity for a highly effective and motivated person to join the Student Services team, in which the position supports the college Student Services Managers and Year coordinators in providing information and guidance to students contributing to enhancing student wellbeing.
Over the years we have grown catering for a diverse student body. We offer Specialist Arts, Specialist AFL and STEM Programs, as well as delivering TAFE certificate courses and offering traineeships and apprenticeship links for students whilst completing their secondary education. We make it our priority to foster a wide range of pathways to university, TAFE, further training and the workplace.
Find out more about our school by visiting Cecil Andrews College or Schools Online.
The Role
This is an opportunity to contribute to work that genuinely changes outcomes for young people. The successful applicant will play a key role in supporting students, families and staff through coordinated, practical and compassionate support systems that strengthen engagement, wellbeing and success at school.
The Student Support Officer assists in coordinating the school’s student services and contributes to developing responsive systems that support students overall wellbeing by identifying social, emotional, behavioural or engagement challenges.
The role combines coordination, collaboration and problem-solving. You will work closely with the student services team, teachers, families, leadership staff and external agencies to help remove barriers to learning and ensure students are supported both at school and within the wider community.
This role suits someone who can balance empathy with organisation, and who enjoys working in a fast-paced environment where no two days are the same. The role requires an ability to maintain professional boundaries, exercise sound judgement, and work constructively within areas of responsibility and control.
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 Steven Dimech, Deputy Principal on 08 9234 3400 or emailing
[email protected].
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 three (3) 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 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 (08) 9264 4127 for assistance.
Advertised Vacancy Number: IPS/SS1055287
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 Friday, 3 July 2026
