Youth Worker

1 week ago

Brisbane, Queensland, Australia Education Full time
About the School
Glenala State High School is a vibrant learning setting located in Durack, in Brisbane's south-west.

Students from Durack, Inala, Richlands, Darra, Pallara and Doolandella make up the population of over 1070 students, including Indigenous Australians and many students who were born overseas.

Glenala excels in many avenues such as academic and vocational pathways.

We are experiencing a wonderful growth period as families are turning to Glenala as the school of choice in the area.

This significant growth will see three major building construction programs (3-storey building, extension to both our performing arts hall and Trade Skills Centre) over the next 12 months increasing the school's capacity.

In 2019 a four-million-dollar STEM Centre of Excellence also opened.

Glenala State High School draws its strength from a highly experienced staff base who are well equipped to teach students from over 50 different nationalities.

About the Role The Youth Workers at Glenala State High School will be part of an extensive Student Support Team who work together to support the engagement and social emotional wellbeing of all students.

As a Youth Worker you will have a case load of students, run small group programs and assist in building individuals capacity in overcoming barriers to their success.

You will also assist students in fostering relationships between their peers and staff to ensure they have the support to remain engaged with education or training.

Please view the attached Role Description for a full list of "Your Role".

When working in regulated employment an employee must have a current Working with Children Clearance (blue card) issued by Blue Card Services.

How to apply

  • Attach a brief resume including contact details for 2 referees (one of whom should referees should have an understanding of your relevant work history)
  • Attach a 1page written statement about how your achievements and capabilities meet the requirements of the role.


Applications remain current for 12 months from the closing date and may be considered for appointment to identical or similar vacancies within the Department.

Applications from recruitment agencies will not be accepted.
Salary rate shown is reflective of full-time (1.0 FTE).
The Department of Education is a family inclusive workplace. Click here to find out more about our Inclusion and Diversity strategies.
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