DSG Student Support Officer

Posted: 12/02/2026
Closing Date: 12/03/2026
Job Type: Fixed Term - Part Time
Location: Melbourne
Job Category: Fixed Term - Part Time
About the Waalitj Foundation:

The Waalitj Foundation is a not for profit organisation that strives to be a leader in the provision of education, business and employment opportunities for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Australians. We aim to influence and inspire the empowerment of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people through our diverse work force, which is led by our First Australian role models. We are passionate about our focus in providing education and employment opportunities.

Job Description
About the Position

We are seeking a committed and culturally responsive DSG Student Support Officer to join our team and play a vital role in supporting young First Nations Australian women in their educational journey. This role is responsible for proactively supporting students through a culturally informed case management approach, ensuring they have the guidance, advocacy, and resources they need to thrive at school.

As a Student Support Officer, you will work directly with students, teachers, principals, families, and community partners to identify barriers to engagement, attendance, wellbeing, and retention. You will help implement effective early intervention strategies, promote cultural safety, and contribute to a school environment where young women feel supported, respected, and connected to their learning.

We are a supportive and family-friendly organisation, offering flexibility within an accountable framework. While school-based roles benefit from structured school holiday downtime, we expect high levels of reliability, communication, and engagement during school term delivery. This ensures consistent case management and meaningful support for students in achieving their educational goals.

This position is available on a part-time, fixed term basis for a maximum of 2 years and will work 22.5 hours (3 days) per week.

Key Responsibilities

Provide culturally responsive case management for First Nations students

Monitor attendance, engagement, and wellbeing to identify early intervention needs

Support students to overcome educational barriers, including attendance, behaviour, health, wellbeing, and sorry business

Work collaboratively with teachers, principals, families, Elders, and community services

Promote cultural safety and inclusiveness within the school environment

Build community connections to enhance wraparound support

Support WHS, student safety, and risk management processes

Contribute positively to team culture, role model values, and uphold organisational standards

What We’re Looking For

Strong understanding of First Nations cultures, community contexts, and cultural protocols

Experience working with young people in education, youth work, or community services

Ability to develop trusting relationships with students, families, and school staff

Confident in identifying support needs and planning culturally appropriate interventions

Reliable, organised, and committed to being present and engaged during school term

Skilled communicator with a strengths-based and trauma-informed approach

Ability to manage sensitive information with professionalism and confidentiality

Why Join Us?

Make a meaningful impact in the lives of young First Nations women

Be part of a culturally strong, supportive, and community-driven organisation

Enjoy structured school holiday downtime as part of a 52 week contract

Access professional development and growth opportunities

Work in a team that values cultural integrity, wellbeing, and inclusion

Please note this is an Identified Position for Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander Applicants only.

Essential requirements include holding or the ability to obtain:

'C' class driver's licence

Working With Children Check

Education Department clearance

Application details:

Please apply with a Cover Letter and Resume by 5pm on Thursday, 12 March 2026.

For position related inquiries please contact the People and Capability Team at hr@wf.org.au

NB: Shortlisting may happen prior to closing date.