Description:
If you have a passion for working with adolescents and are prepared to undertake shift work this will be a career pathway you should consider. You will be responsible for the care and support of high school students in a boarding facility in North West Queensland. This is a 24hr, seven day facility with staff rostered on a variety of shifts throughout the week and the weekend. It is a rewarding career path and one to consider if you enjoy working with young people.
About Us:
Spinifex State College is a three campus educational facility. Our Junior Campus caters to years 7-9, Senior Campus years 10-12 and the Residential Campus houses all boarding students.
Our school aims to develop clever, skilled and creative learners. To achieve this aim, we provide students with access to quality curriculum programs and learning opportunities. We also inspire our students to explore their passions, harness their unique talents and fulfil their potential.
Our strong links with Mount Isa Mines and other businesses have led to many authentic learning opportunities to prepare students for their chosen post-school pathways. This includes school-based apprenticeships/traineeships and work experience. Spinifex students are encouraged to work hard and achieve their best - our school is proud of our students and their achievements.
About the Role:
Responsibilities include, but not limited to;
- Actively contribute to the development and management of a safe and secure environment for secondary students residing at the campus by rigorously applying all systems and procedures.
- Assist students in the development of their social and personal skills by helping students understand their responsibilities and to develop positive relations with others.
- Contribute to student health care by administering approved treatments and by contributing to planning and development of health programs.
- Support the schooling of students by working in partnership with school staff to ensure students are prepared and punctual in their movements to and from school.
- Provide around the clock pastoral care to adolescent students living away from home in a residential campus, with specific responsibilities for:
- planning weekly and daily activity sessions for students.
- monitoring the health and wellbeing of students under pastoral care .
- enforcing residential rules and policies such as bedtime, departure, visitor and study.
Highly desirable skills and experience;
- Current First Aid training or a willingness to obtain a First Aid certificate
- A car licence
- A willingness to obtain a LHR bus licence is also required
Please refer to the attached role description for any mandatory requirements for this position.
How to Apply:
- Please attach a brief resume including contact details for 2 referees (referees should have an understanding of your relevant previous work history); and
- A 1 page written response as to your experience and skills will meet requirements of active supervision of adolescents in a boarding environment.
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. Click here to find out more about our Inclusion and Diversity strategies. ( https://alt-qed.qed.qld.gov.au/working-with-us/induction/department/human-resources/inclusion-and-diversity#:~:text=Pathways%20to%20Parity,participate%20fully%20in%20our%20workplaces. )
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