Youth Support Coordinator

4 days ago

Darling Downs, Australia Queensland Government Full time

About Warwick State High School

Warwick State High School is a vibrant and inclusive learning community of over 710 students and approx 65 teaching staff.

Founded in 1912, the school is one of the oldest state secondary educational institutions in Queensland. Our gracious heritage buildings reflect a proud tradition of educational excellence, while modern classrooms and facilities provide the environment and resources to prepare our students for the challenges of the 21st century. The school offers a challenging and balanced curriculum which encourages students to explore options and achieve their personal best.

About the Role

Your work will directly contribute to fostering a Positive School Culture. Supporting student engagement is critical in improving student outcomes, as regular school/class attendance enhances engagement, academic achievement and overall wellbeing. By monitoring attendance patterns and ensuring timely follow-ups, you will help create a learning environment where students feel supported and encouraged to succeed.

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
Develop strong relationships with students, parents/carers and community members using exceptional interpersonal skills and communication.
Monitor attendance patterns of students or groups of students and, in accordance with the school's attendance plan, implement early intervention strategies. Be available before, after and during school times to monitor and assist students to re-engage and attend classes.
Provide individual and group support to students through the facilitation of re-engagement in consultation with the Executive.
Liaison with Wellbeing Team, Attendance Officer and Executive to refer students to school support services staff and other personnel as required.
Maintain quality in the performance of all duties, ensuring adherence to expectations, guidelines and procedures while continually seeking improvements in the way work is undertaken.

About You

Ability to form and strengthen relationships with colleagues, students, parents/carers and community members.
Can work independently and part of a high performing team.
Proactive and demonstrate initiative to solve complex problems.

Please refer to the attached role description for any mandatory requirements for this position.

How to Apply

Please attach a brief resume including contact details for 2 referees (referees should have an understanding of your relevant previous work history); and
A 2-pg written statement in response to the attached role description.
Attach a copy of your mandatory qualifications/registration outlined in 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.

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

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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