Community Education Counsellor

4 days ago

Cairns, Queensland, Australia Department of Education Full time $60,000 - $90,000 per year

Mareeba State High School is seeking passionate and dedicated Community Education Counsellors (Identified) to join our school community in supporting and empowering First Nations students.

In this vital role, you'll build strong connections with students, families, and the wider community, helping to support student engagement, wellbeing, and success. If you're committed to making a lasting impact and fostering the potential of every learner, we'd love to hear from you.

We are offering two identified positions - one permanent full-time and one temporary full time

This is a progressional position as per the Role Description. The successful applicant will be appointed to the lower classification with eligibility for progression to the next, once specific criteria have been met or demonstrated. Please note salary rate shown is reflective of both classification ranges.

Who We Are:

Mareeba State High School is a vibrant and inclusive secondary school located in Far North Queensland. With a strong commitment to academic achievement, student wellbeing, and cultural diversity, the school provides a supportive learning environment for students in Years 7 to 12. Mareeba State High School values community partnerships and is dedicated to empowering every student to reach their full potential and become confident, capable members of society.

Step Into Your Next Chapter:

  • 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.

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-pg response to the "How you will 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.

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