Community Education Counsellor

4 weeks ago

Nambour, Queensland, Australia Queensland Department of Education Full time
Overview

Gympie State High School and One Mile State School are seeking a passionate and people-focused Community Education Counsellor (Identified) to support First Nations students and their families. If you are committed to student success and building strong, respectful relationships with families and communities, apply to make a meaningful impact at Gympie State High School.

This position is offered in a Temporary Part-Time capacity (0.8 FTE), 58 hours per fortnight.

What We Are

Gympie State High School is a welcoming, community-focused school, committed to creating a safe and inclusive environment for every student. With a strong focus on student wellbeing, cultural respect, and quality teaching, our dedicated team supports students to grow, succeed, and feel proud of who they are.

Responsibilities
  • Provide support services to ensure that the best possible assistance/services are available to Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander children, students, families and Communities.
  • Monitor student attendance and retention - data monitoring, phone calls home, home visits, student check-ins.
  • Maintain One School documentation and records management.
  • Assist students to overcome barriers with school engagement.
  • Participate in Enrolment, Re-entry, and Exclusion meetings where applicable.
  • Participate in the planning of activities to enhance student involvement in education.
  • Develop and deliver lunch-time activities as part of a proactive student wellbeing program.
  • Establish and maintain links with out of school sources of information and support services.
  • Provide information to the school community about Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander social and cultural perspectives.

Please view the Role Description for a full list of responsibilities.

Submit Your Application
  • Attach a brief resume including contact details for 2 referees (referees should have an understanding of your relevant work history).
  • Attach a 2-page response to the How you may be assessed section of the attached 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.

Additional Details
  • Occupational group: Community Engagement and Education
  • Seniority level: Not Applicable
  • Employment type: Part-time
  • Job function: Education and Training
  • Industries: Government Administration

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