Applications are invited for a Temporary full time Youth Worker position at Allenstown State School, available from 21 April until 12 December 2025, unless otherwise determined.About The DepartmentThe Department of Education is dedicated to building an inclusive and diverse workforce that reflects the community and schools we support by treating everyone with respect and dignity.
This starts with recruitment and selection.
The methods of assessing suitability in the recruitment process may vary.
This includes making reasonable adjustments to support applicants at all stages of the process and employee lifecycle.About The SchoolAllenstown State School is one of numerous state primary schools in the town of Rockhampton, with Allenstown being located on the south side of the river.
Allenstown State School has a very long and proud history - providing quality educational experiences since 1877.
The history of the school is a tangible thing - we have many pieces of infrastructure that remain from 'days gone by' including our very impressive three storey A block building and an historic play shed.
While the school's origins sit in the 19th century we are very much about educating the children of Allenstown and environs for life, work and leisure within the 21st century.About The RoleResponsibilities include:Be part of the professional team working with the school and the community and liaise with students, teachers, parents, guidance officers, special needs teacher, administrative 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 to assist students determine future educational requirements.Identify and provide appropriate assistance to students experiencing difficulties at school and/or at home which may put them at risk of leaving school prematurely.Maintain spreadsheets, data bases and accurate record keeping.Contribute to a positive, caring and supportive 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.Developing and implementing programs dealing with social skills/assertiveness/self-esteem/etc.Coordinating strategies and procedures to counter cause/s of avoidance of school situation.Liaising between school community members such as student, fellow students, teachers, administration, parents and Guidance Officer in understanding strategies to regain more positive educational outcomes for the individual.A Mandatory Requirement Of This Role IsIn accordance with the Working with Children (Risk Management and Screening) Act 2000 a person is prohibited from working in regulated child-related employment unless the person holds a current Working with Children Check clearance (blue card) issued by Blue Card Services.Interested?
To Apply:Attach a brief resume including contact details for 2 referees (referees should have an understanding of your relevant work history).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.
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