Indigenous Student Support Officer

Create Your Impact in 2027 

12-month fixed term, part-time |  Secondary School, including day and boarding students  |  Reports to the Deputy Principal – Head of Teaching and Learning 

Support culture, connection and student success 

Great Southern Grammar is committed to recognising, valuing and celebrating Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, cultures, knowledge and connections to Country. We are seeking an Indigenous Student Support Officer for a 12-month fixed-term appointment in 2027. 

This role provides targeted cultural, learning, pastoral and organisational support to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students across day and boarding life. It also strengthens relationships with families, community, scholarship partners and School staff. 

The opportunity 

• Mentor students and provide culturally responsive pastoral, wellbeing, learning and organisational support. 
• Support cultural transition into day and boarding life and work closely with Learning Support, Heads of House and boarding staff. 
• Help students develop learning goals, manage assessment requirements, consider course choices and build positive post-school pathways. 
• Develop cultural-connection opportunities and contribute to NAIDOC Week, Reconciliation Week, cultural awareness and the School’s Reconciliation Action Plan. 
• Build trusted relationships with families, local Elders, Aboriginal organisations, MADALAH, Yalari and other partners. 
• Support appropriate administration, reporting, student logistics and communication while maintaining confidentiality and professional boundaries. 
• Advocate for students and help colleagues strengthen culturally responsive support across learning, pastoral and boarding environments. 

What you will bring 

• A relevant tertiary or certificate qualification and experience supporting young people, preferably in a school, boarding or community organisation. 
• Strong knowledge of Aboriginal cultures, communities and culturally responsive practice, supported by relevant relationships and lived experience. 
• The ability to build positive relationships with students, families, colleagues and community members and to work both autonomously and collaboratively. 
• Strong communication, organisation, problem-solving and digital/administrative skills. 
• A current Working with Children Check, satisfactory National Police History Check, First Aid, Mental Health First Aid, Class C driver’s licence and Australian work rights, or capacity to meet the approved requirements before commencement. 

Why join Great Southern Grammar? 

• A welcoming, values-driven and student-focused professional community. 
• Professional learning, coaching and development opportunities relevant to the appointment. 
• Salary-packaging options, a deferred salary scheme, staff tuition-fee discounts and an Employee Assistance Program, subject to eligibility and School arrangements. 
• A spacious waterfront campus, onsite parking and the lifestyle opportunities of Albany and the Great Southern Region. 

About Great Southern Grammar 

Great Southern Grammar is a vibrant independent Christian co-educational day and boarding school for students from Pre-Kindergarten to Year 12. Grounded in Christian values and guided by our vision to Create YOUR impact, our community is shaped by Respect, Integrity, Courage and Compassion. Our 144-acre campus adjoins Oyster Harbour in Albany, creating a distinctive place to work, learn and belong. 

How to apply 

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• Include an up-to-date CV and a concise cover letter outlining the specific role for which you are applying and the qualifications, experience, professional approach, community relationships and availability relevant to that appointment. 
• Applications close: 4.00pm AWST Sunday 06 September 2026.  

Questions

For questions specific to the role please contact the Deputy Principal, Ms Emma Franklin via email emma.franklin@gsg.wa.edu.au or telephone 0428 425 609.

Our commitment 

Great Southern Grammar is an equal opportunity employer and is fully committed to protecting children and maintaining a child-safe environment. Successful applicants must satisfy child-protection screening, adhere to the School’s child-protection policies and comply with relevant laws and regulations. Applicants must be Australian citizens or hold a current visa that permits them to work in Australia.