Transition Pathways Officer - North Queensland Region
Education (Department of Education)
Student Child and Family Connect - Schools and Student Support Division
The Department of Education is committed to giving all children a great start and ensuring Queenslanders have the education and skills they need to contribute to the social, economic and cultural development of Queensland.
We are committed to teaching, learning and care environments that have at their centre child/student and staff health and safety.
As a Transition Pathways Officer, you will work across a cluster of State High Schools in the Bowen/Whitsunday region and surrounds to provide a broad range of services to maximise transition outcomes for students at-risk of not successfully transitioning from post-compulsory schooling before the completion of Year 12.
You will lead case management support to identify suitable pathway options for young people, develop and maintain effective school-based and stakeholder networks, and collaborate with stakeholders to achieve positive outcomes.
Responsibilities include:
* Support schools to develop and refine departmental policies, practices and procedures relating to students exiting school prior to the completion of Year 12 to ensure they remain in an eligible option.
* Provide support to schools that will assist the development of successful retention and transition strategies for 'at risk' students.
* Provide appropriate support and intervention to young people and their families to assist in the transition of young people into a viable education, training or employment option.
* Facilitate the development of a school to post school transition plan for young people who leave school before the completion of Year 12 and provide appropriate case management and support as required.
* Forge links with providers of employment services, community agencies, training organisations and employers to create opportunities for young people to engage in programs that support successful transitions from school into employment or training.