Aboriginal Student Support Officer (Thornlie)

**Aboriginal Student Support Officer**

**Branch**:

Thornlie Senior High School
- **Division**:

Independent Public School
- South Metropolitan Education Region
- **Salary**:

Level 3, $81,448
- $87,376 per annum (pro-rata) (DOE (SSO) CA 2024)
- **Work Type**:

Permanent
- Full Time
- **FTE**:

1.0
- **Location**:

Thornlie
- **Closing Date**:

2026-05-21 4:30 PM
- **This is a permanent full-time position commencing Term 3, 2026**

Thornlie Senior High Schools (SHS) vision is to Engage, Inspire and Achieve. At our school, students fulfil their aspirations working in an environment that emphasises the importance of restorative relationships and the achievement of personal best.

We are a proud Independent Public Secondary School with over five decades of experience in providing a successful education to our 1200, Years 7 to 12 students, helping them to identify their aspirations and achieve their personal goals. We value well established educational traditions set by past teachers, parents and students and we are passionate in our desire to use the latest research and learning strategies to prepare our students for the 21st Century.

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

**The Role**

The successful applicant will support the coordination and delivery of the Student Support Program, helping to ensure it is responsive to the needs of Aboriginal students, their families, and school staff. You will contribute to the development and implementation of effective systems and intervention strategies, while also providing practical advice to teachers on approaches that support Aboriginal student engagement and learning, including facilitating group work where appropriate.

A key part of the role involves building solid, supportive connections between students, families, the school, and relevant community organisations, as well as establishing partnerships with government and non-government agencies. You will actively participate in multidisciplinary team meetings and case conferences, offering informed input and consultancy advice, and assist in conducting student assessments in collaboration with parents, staff, and other stakeholders.

**Want to know more?**

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

**Equity and Diversity**

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.

**Aboriginality is considered essential for this position under section 50(d) of the Western Australian Equal Opportunity Act.**

Additional eligibility and training requirements are outlined in the attached Job Description Form (JDF).

**Application Instructions**

**Step 2: Attach your documents**
- A CV outlining your employment history and professional learning summary relevant to this position
- A statement addressing the following selection criteria as outlined in the attached JDF Demonstrated sound oral, written and interpersonal communication skills with the ability to establish and maintain effective and collaborative working relationships with local organisations and services.
- Demonstrated skills and experience in working with individual or small groups of Aboriginal students experiencing difficulties.
- Demonstrated sound research, conceptual and analytical skills, including the ability to identify problems and provide solutions.
- Demonstrated effective planning and organisational skills with the ability to manage competing prioritises within timelines.

Advertised Vacancy Number: IPS/SS1041171

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 Thursday, 21 May 2026 Apply on Kit Job: kitjobau.com/job/3qzagp