Youth Support Coordinator - Moranbah State High School
Education (Organisation site)
Central Queensland Region - Early Childhood and State Schools Division
Are you passionate about making a difference in the lives of young people? We are seeking an enthusiastic Youth Support Coordinator to join our vibrant team at Moranbah State High School! In this impactful role, you will support and empower youth to overcome challenges and reach their full potential. This position is offered on a temporary part-time basis (0.30FTE and 43.5 hours per fortnight) until 19 September 2025 unless otherwise determined.
Job details
Position status: Fixed Term Temporary
Position type: Part-time
Occupational group: Education & Training
Classification: AO3
Workplace Location: Mackay region
Job ad reference: QLD/CQR601696/24T
Closing date: 17-Nov-2024
Yearly salary: $75886 - $84201
Fortnightly salary: $2908.70 - $3227.40
Job duration: Until 19 Sept 2025 unless otherwise determined
The Department of Education (DoE) is committed to delivering responsive services focused on equity and excellence to Queenslanders and their communities. We promote equity and excellence by our commitment to respect, protect and promote human rights.
About Moranbah State High School:
The school's motto, 'Tomorrow's Future Today', reflects our commitment to working in partnership with families to ensure every student has a quality education that prepares them for a positive productive future in our community. We pride ourselves as a school that is leading in the Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) education, sporting excellence, and the arts, providing innovative, academically challenging, engaging, and inspiring learning pathways for all students.
About the role:
As the Youth Support Coordinator you will:
* Refer at-risk students to appropriate agencies and support services that will assist students to overcome barriers to education and training.
* Provide individual support, case management, and, where appropriate, group support to students to maximise their engagement with education and training.
Responsibilities include:
* Be part of the professional team working with the school and the community and liaise with students, teachers, parents, and guidance officers, officers of welfare agencies, and other government departments.
* Monitor the attendance policy as a means of increasing awareness of students experiencing problems and allow for intervention before such problems get out of hand.
* Forge links between the school and families of students who show persistent absence from schooling to encourage students' continuous attendance at school and assist students to determine future educational requirements.
* Identify and provide appropriate assistance to students experiencing difficulties at school and/or home which may put them at risk of leaving school prematurely.
* Maintain spreadsheets, databases, and accurate record keeping.
* Contribute to a positive caring and supporting school image in the community.
* Advise the Principal of students who may be at risk (at home or in the school environment).
* Home visits with student/s and their families to advise and provide strategies for a more positive educational experience.
* Develop and implement programs dealing with social skills/ assertiveness/ self-esteem, etc.
* Coordinating strategies and procedures to counter causes of avoidance of school situations.
* Liaising between school community members such as students, fellow students, teachers, administration, parents, and Guidance Officer in understanding strategies to regain more positive educational outcomes for the individual.
Please refer to the attached role description for any mandatory requirements for this position.
To Apply:
* Attach a brief resume including contact details for 2 referees (referees should have an understanding of your relevant work history).
* Attach a 1-page written statement in response to 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).
We are committed to building inclusive cultures in the Queensland public sector that respect and promote human rights and diversity.
For a full list of the position responsibilities and mandatory requirements, please ensure you download the attached role description and candidate information fact sheet and follow the instructions.
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