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Position InformationThe NSW Department of Education provides, funds and regulates education services for NSW students from early childhood to secondary school, delivering world-class education through its public schools and providing funding support to non-government schools. We employ, develop and support teachers, leaders and other staff to deliver the best outcomes for students and to advance the wellbeing of Aboriginal people.About the RoleStudent Support Officers work within the school community to enhance student wellbeing and learning outcomes in partnership with the wellbeing team and the school counselling service. Student Support Officers provide individual and targeted wellbeing support and whole of school wellbeing initiatives and programs that are evidence-based. They have a pivotal role in working collaboratively with external agencies and creating referral pathways for students and families to child and family support agencies.Essential Requirements A completed diploma or higher qualification in social work, youth work, welfare or related discipline must be attached along with your application Knowledge of and commitment to the Departments Aboriginal education policies Valid and current Working With Children Check (WWCC).Click here for the role descriptionTalent PoolA talent pool may be created through this recruitment process. A talent pool is a group of candidates who have undergone an assessment process and have been identified as suitable for this role or similar roles for a period of 18 months. Being part of a talent pool means that you may be considered for ongoing or temporary employment for a range of similar roles. This offers exciting opportunities for you to gain a wide range of experiences to build your public service career.Special NotesThe SSO Position is a temporary position with a possibility of extensionAbout the NSW Department of EducationThe Department of Education is the largest provider of public education in Australia with responsibility for delivering high-quality public education to two-thirds of the NSW student population. We welcome applications from all ages and genders, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, culturally and linguistically diverse groups, the LGBTQIA+ community, veterans, refugees, neurodiverse people and people with disability. If we can make some adjustments to our recruitment/interview process to better help you shine, please contact the hiring manager using the contact details provided above. For more information, visit NSW Department of Education Diversity and InclusionAdditional InformationHurlstone Agricultural High School has 997 students enrolled, including 11 Aboriginal students and 1 Torres Strait Islander student and 345 English as an additional language or dialect language students (EAL/D). Hurlstone Agricultural High School is the only NSW Government fully selective, coeducational, agricultural, boarding high school and is located in Glenfield. Student voice is active and dynamic. Students give back to the community in numerous ways including extensive extra-curricular programs in Creative and Performing Arts, Sports, Agricultural, Student Representative Council, Interact, Student Union, Enviro Club, debating, Model United Nations Assembly, mentoring and other leadership development programs highlighted by an exceptional student leadership body. The school is supported by the Parents and Citizens'' Association, Boarder Parent Welfare, and alumni network. Our school community expectation is to provide dynamic, creative, innovative, collaborative and differentiated teaching and learning experiences. Our staff foster connected partnerships to maximise student growth and attainment. The successful applicant will work with both the day students and boarding students and may be required to run programs outside of regular school hours, to support the boarding students. For more information about the school, please visit our website at: Information regarding Overtime: to ApplyTo apply for this role, please submit in either Word or PDF format:1. A cover letter (max 2 pages)demonstrating how your skills, knowledge and professional experience meet the focus capabilities as outlined in therole description2.A target question response (maximum 300 words per target question)answering the two targeted questions below3.A current resume (max 5pages)including name, phone number/s and emailfor two professional referees4.Copies of your qualifications and academic transcriptsNote: all documents relating to your application including qualifications and academic transcripts are required to be submitted online via iworkfor.nsw . No paper based, email or late applications will be accepted.