Student Support Officer

4 days ago

Cloncurry, Australia Queensland Government Full time
Student Support Officer - North Queensland Region

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Overview

The North Queensland Region - Student, Child and Family Connect team are seeking a dedicated Student Support Officer based in Mount Isa. As a Student Support Officer you will support students and their families to address the barriers of school attendance to improve education engagement.

Join us in creating positive pathways for young people and making a real impact in your community.

The Department

Working for the Queensland Department of Education means joining an organisation that values its people and promotes leadership and innovation. Be part of an environment that respects professionalism and diversity, offers training and development opportunities and embraces flexible careers and work-life balance.

The Student Support Officer Role Includes
  • Liaising with school leadership and support teams to identify students who have or are at risk of disengaging from education, working collaboratively to develop an engagement plan.
  • Conducting home visits and working with families to identify the barriers to school attendance and facilitating reengagement.
  • Connecting young people and families to school and/or community based supports where indvidual needs (including educational, social, emotional or behavioural) are identified.
  • Working within a team based, case management approach as a contact for students, families or community members regarding educational engagement.
  • Develop innovative and effective strategies for building relationships with students, families, community members and stakeholder groups within the community to support school engagement.
The Perfect FitWe Are Looking For Someone With
  • The ability to work independently and part of a team, who is a self-starter and demonstrates initiative in their work.
  • Demonstrated experience working with vulnerable children and young people.
  • Strength in building and sustaining positive working relationships with students, parents and community agencies.
  • Demonstrated or transferrable skills necessary to reconnect young people and families with education and support school engagement.
What\'s in it for you?
  • 12.5% superannuation
  • Flexible work arrangements
  • Employee assistance program
Interested? To Apply
  • Attach a brief resume including contact details for 2 referees (referees should have an understanding of your relevant work history)
  • Attach a 1-page written response describing how your achievements and capabilities meet the requirements under the "Your Role" as described in the job advertisement and role description.

We welcome all applicants to share any support needed to ensure our recruitment process is inclusive.

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.

Not Applicable


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