Your role will be leading a team of SSO's that provide case support and coordination through engagement and referral, the development, delivery and/or facilitation of programs and support the work of Police by connecting families with local support services.
You will partner with Department of Education (DoE), all areas of the Queensland Police Service and other relevant stakeholders, to lead your team that support children, youth, and families with the aim of reducing harm, offending behaviours and/or risk of educational disengagement.
The Core Capability Requirements for this role are:
• Using a high level of initiative to resolve issues, deliver practical solutions and disseminate information which supports business outcomes.
• Coordinate the effective operations of all School Support Officers within the area of supervision to ensure the delivery of services meets community needs.
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships, networks, programs and other communication channels with internal and external stakeholders.
• Provide sound advice on strategic opportunities while developing and coordinating business improvement recommendations in line with policy, programs and function in relation to the engagement of vulnerable young people.
• Lead and coordinate a small team of School Support Officers by providing coaching, training and monitoring performance to support the achievement of agreed objectives and outcomes.
• Produce regular status and reports, briefing material and other correspondence for presentation to senior management.
• Represent the School Support Officer Program and the Queensland Police Service as requested at inter-departmental and inter-governmental meetings.
Role Requirements -
Mandatory:
- Eligibility to obtain and hold Qld Working with Children (Blue card).
- The occupant of this position is required to hold a “C” class driver's licence or have the ability to acquire a driver's licence.
Qualification:
- Qualifications (tertiary/vocational) in a relevant field such as youth work/social work; and experience in an educational setting would be beneficial.
Other:
-Although based at Rockhampton, at times the successful applicant may be required to perform work at various locations across Queensland.
-Regional School Support Coordinators may be required to conduct home visits to youths at residential addresses with School Support Officers.
-School Support Officers Program staff may be required to assist other Queensland Police Service units such as District Crime Prevention, Police Citizens Youth Club and Project Booyah.
Applications to remain current for 12 months.