Community Education Counsellor

3 weeks ago

Moreton Bay, Australia Education Full time

**About the School**:
Established in 2016, the Griffin State School community worked in close partnership with purpose and passion to create a school that achieves the very best possible for each child by embedding practices that are truly 'Anchored in Excellence'.
About the Role
As the Community Education Counsellor (Identified) you will have responsibility for the following:

- Provide educational counselling and support services to Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander children and students across a number of schools.
- Participate in the development of activities, in and out of school, likely to enhance the involvement in education of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students and their families.
- Develop and undertake support service programs designed to meet the needs of the school/s that will encourage the educational participation of Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander children and students.
- Establish and maintain links with out of school sources of information and support services to assist in the advancement of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander children and students.
- Provide information to the school community about Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander social and cultural perspectives.
- Utilise, in an accountable manner, state and commonwealth funded school based programs that focus on Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander students and communities.
- Provide advice and information to school administrators regarding Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander social and cultural protocols in order to meet the needs of schools and their communities.
- Ensure that relevant information concerning Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander social and cultural issues is readily available to all members of the school community.
- Participate in activities to develop productive partnerships between members of the school community.

**Identified Roles**:

- For this position, it is a genuine occupational requirement that it be filled by an Aboriginal person or a Torres Strait Islander person as set out in Section 7 of the Anti Discrimination Act 1991 for the purposes contained in Section 25 of that Act.

Verification of Aboriginality and/or Torres Strait Island heritage
- For administrative purposes, in relation to an Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander identified role, an Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander person is a person who identifies as an Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander person and is either:

- of Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander descent; or
- accepted as an Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander person by the Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander community in which he or she lives.
- By definition a person who is not an Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander cannot be employed (on any basis) to perform the duties of an Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander identified role.
- Applicants to this position may have to provide confirmation of their Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander heritage. Requesting proof of Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander heritage from applicants helps to make sure that this intention is honoured.

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 (referees should have an understanding of your relevant previous work history).
- Attach a maximum 2-page response to the "How you will be Assessed" section of the Role Description.

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)This work is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 3.0 Australia License.

  • School Counsellor

    4 weeks ago

    Geilston Bay, Australia Australian Christian College - Hobart Ltd Full time

    **About Hobart** Australian Christian College (ACC) is a protestant non-denominational, Christian Education organisation, whose mission is to develop each and every student to be equipped spiritually, academically, socially and physically to flourish into their full potential, and be a positive influence on the world around them. ACC is wholeheartedly...

  • Head of Department

    4 weeks ago

    Moreton Bay, Australia Education Full time

    About the School Bribie Island State High School is a co-educational secondary school located on an Island with a population of approximately 18,500, situated 100 kilometres north of Queensland's capital city. The school opened its doors to its first student intake on January 23, 1989 with 300 students. Our school is far more than a provider of an...

  • Deputy Principal

    4 weeks ago

    Moreton Bay, Australia Education Full time

    **About the School**: Humpybong State School was established in 1876 providing quality education by raising expectations, reflecting on current practice and nurturing student development in a supportive school environment. Our school takes great pride in maintaining a strong sense of family through our commitment to a shared ownership of all student outcomes...

  • Head of Special Education Services

    4 weeks ago

    Moreton Bay, Australia Education Full time

    About the School Wamuran State School has a long history of providing an excellent education for students in a supportive and caring environment. We are a small school and pride ourselves on having that "community" feel and spirit. Our student population is approximately 363 students from Prep to Year 6. Our dedicated staff offer students a rich learning...

  • Correctional Counsellor

    4 weeks ago

    Moreton Bay, Australia Queensland Corrective Services Full time

    Qualifications, professional registration, conditions, and other requirements - possession of a Degree in a field relevant to the position (e.g., Social Work or the Behavioural Sciences). - Able to demonstrate experience of taking personal responsibility for following through on any work-related incident or emerging risk without instruction. - Experience and...

  • Head of Department

    6 days ago

    Moreton Bay, Australia Education Full time

    About the School Deception Bay State High School, established in 1992, is a co-educational state school situated just north of Brisbane. With approximately 1050 students, the school provides a rigorous and comprehensive education that is relevant and future-focussed for our diverse student population. In consultation with our school community we have...

  • Head of Department

    4 weeks ago

    Moreton Bay, Australia Education Full time

    About the School Bribie Island State High School is a co-educational secondary school located on an Island with a population of approximately 18,500, situated 100 kilometres north of Queensland's capital city. The school opened its doors to its first student intake on January 23, 1989 with 300 students. Our school is far more than a provider of an...

  • Head of Department

    4 weeks ago

    Moreton Bay, Australia Education Full time

    About the School At Bray Park State High School we encourage students to 'Challenge the Unknown' by cultivating a supportive, innovative community of learners. Each student has individual learning goals and we aim to help students achieve these goals by providing a challenging, diverse curriculum and high quality learning experiences. Bray Park's outstanding...

  • Principal (Level 4) - Deception Bay State School

    7 days ago

    Moreton Bay, Australia Education Full time

    About the School Deception Bay State School has proudly served the local community for over ninety years. The original school motto 'Strive to excel' applies equally today as it did years ago. Our school serves a diverse, multicultural community, encouraging all to 'Strive to excel' in all aspects of school life - academic, sporting and cultural pursuits. We...

  • Principal (Level 4) - Beachmere State School

    4 weeks ago

    Moreton Bay, Australia Education Full time

    About the School Beachmere State School is a small primary school in the Sunshine Coast South District with an enrolment of 320 students, providing an education for students from Prep to Year 6. Beachmere has a proud tradition built on traditional values, including pride in appearance and outstanding academic, cultural and sporting success in a caring...

  • Principal (Level 7) - Pine Rivers Special School

    4 weeks ago

    Moreton Bay, Australia Education Full time

    About the School Pine Rivers Special School is a state school catering for students form Prep to Year 12 who have been verified as having a significant Intellectual Disability qualifying them for the highest level of support offered by Education Queensland. Many students also have a second disability area identified and verified, which adds to the complexity...

  • Deputy Principal

    7 days ago

    Moreton Bay, Australia Education Full time

    About the SchoolNarangba Valley State High School is a high performing leader in secondary education in Queensland. The powerful combination of our size plus our experienced staff enables us to deliver a wide range of specialised programs. Excellence in the arts and cultural pursuits, stunning academic results (including those from our suite of academies),...

  • Head of Department

    7 days ago

    Moreton Bay, Australia Education Full time

    About the SchoolNarangba Valley State High School is a high performing leader in secondary education in Queensland. The powerful combination of our size plus our experienced staff enables us to deliver a wide range of specialised programs. Excellence in the arts and cultural pursuits, stunning academic results (including those from our suite of academies),...

  • Eoi - Head of Department - Health and Physical

    4 weeks ago

    Moreton Bay, Australia Education Full time

    This temporary vacancy is open to Expressions of Interest and any extensions to this appointment will not exceed 12 months. About the School Since opening in 2000, Narangba Valley State High School has earned an enviable reputation as one of Queensland's highest performing schools. This school provides amazing opportunities for our students, with a range of...

  • Head of Department

    4 weeks ago

    Moreton Bay, Australia Education Full time

    **About the School**: Wamuran has a long history of providing an excellent education for students in a supportive and caring environment. We are a small school and pride ourselves on having that "community" feel and spirit. Our student population is about 360 students from Prep to Year 6. Our dedicated staff offer students a rich learning environment with...

  • Head of Department

    4 weeks ago

    Moreton Bay, Australia Education Full time

    About the School Narangba Valley State High School is a high performing leader in secondary education in Queensland. The powerful combination of our size plus our experienced staff enables us to deliver a wide range of specialised programs. Excellence in the arts and cultural pursuits, stunning academic results (including those from our suite of academies),...

  • Head of Department

    4 weeks ago

    Moreton Bay, Australia Education Full time

    About the School Narangba Valley State High School is a high performing leader in secondary education in Queensland. The powerful combination of our size plus our experienced staff enables us to deliver a wide range of specialised programs. Excellence in the arts and cultural pursuits, stunning academic results (including those from our suite of academies),...

  • Attendance Officer

    6 days ago

    Moreton Bay, Australia Education Full time

    **About the School**: In partnership with our parents and community, Narangba Valley State High School provides all students with access to a high quality education that equips them with the knowledge, skills and attributes needed for the future. This will enable them to participate in and contribute to a culturally, socially and economically vibrant...

  • Head of Department

    4 weeks ago

    Moreton Bay, Australia Education Full time

    **About the Location**: The Redcliffe Peninsula is a peninsula located in the Moreton Bay local government area northeast of the Brisbane. As a result of its beaches as well as its coastal, fishing and recreational amenities, the Redcliffe Peninsula is a popular recreational destination within the Brisbane metropolitan area. **About the Role**: An exciting...

  • Head of Department

    4 weeks ago

    Moreton Bay, Australia Education Full time

    About the School Established in 1953 Kilcoy State High School currently has 460 students, and is steadily growing. The school is recognised locally and internationally for its innovative and progressive programs including our key signature 'Deep Learning' initiatives. Kilcoy is a rural town of over 2000 people and is only a short drive of approximately an...