Youth Engagement and Support Worker

This is a 12 month fixed term, full-time position commencing Term 1, 2026. Balcatta Senior High School (SHS) is situated in the northern suburbs of Perth. As an Independent Public School, we make decisions at the local level to ensure our students have opportunities for success and to better meet the needs of our school community. We have a long and rich history of providing students with an inclusive and enriching educational experience, embracing diversity and valuing difference. Our teachers and support staff know their students and are committed to creating a positive, engaging learning experience where students can achieve their full potential. Find out more about our school by visiting balcattashs.wa.edu.au or Schools Online. The Role We are seeking a friendly and committed Youth Engagement and Support Worker to join our team. As a Youth Engagement and Support Worker, you will: Assist students and staff in identifying and responding to the additional needs of students. Work in partnership with key service providers to coordinate and deliver activities that support and engage students at risk, including individual and small group interventions. Undertake administrative tasks such as data entry, report writing, meeting minutes and management of student case notes. Demonstrate knowledge or experience with high‑school procedures and processes (preferred). The successful applicant will ideally have excellent interpersonal skills, the ability to establish effective working relationships with people from a wide range of backgrounds, and will be able to work independently and collaboratively as part of the Student Services Team without direct supervision. A proactive attitude and the ability to seek and receive feedback are highly desirable. 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 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. 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: Select Apply for Job and complete the online application form, including details of two (2) work‑related referees, preferably one (1) being your current line manager. Attach the following documents: A CV of up to three (3) pages outlining your employment history and professional learning summary relevant to this position. A three (3) page statement addressing the selection criteria outlined in the attached JDF: Demonstrated considerable experience working with individuals or small groups of students who are or may be at risk and implementing strategies to improve educational outcomes. Demonstrated interpersonal skills, including the ability to establish effective working relationships with people from a wide range of backgrounds. Demonstrated negotiation, mediation and conflict resolution skills with relevant experience working with students who require support. Demonstrated ability to work independently and as a member of a team without direct supervision. Demonstrated effective planning and organisational skills, with the ability to manage competing priorities within 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 . Applications close: 4.30pm (AWST) on Monday, 15 December 2025. #J-18808-Ljbffr