Description:
The opportunity exists now to join our highly committed and exceptional student support team to help develop and support our students and community, modelling and instilling our values of respect, integrity and courage.
"Our College is a place that inspires our community. A place for everybody, where everyone is valued and respected. A place where people have positive relationships, where excellence in teaching and learning empowers everyone to be confident, creative and aspirational about their chosen future. A place where everyone has a deep sense of pride in who we are and what we do".
Job details
Position status Fixed Term Temporary Position type Full-time Occupational group Community Engagement and Education Classification AO3 Workplace Location Sunshine Coast Job ad reference QLD/NCR626311/25T Closing date 30-Mar-2025 Yearly salary $75886 - $84201 Fortnightly salary $2908.70 - $3227.40 Job duration From 22 April 2025 until 12 December 2025 Contact person Matt Samson Contact details 07 5293 4333Access the National Relay Service
About the Department of Education
The 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 School
Baringa State Secondary College is situated in suburb of Baringa, within the Aura community just 7km south west of the Caloundra beach precinct including the iconic Golden, Bulcock Beach and Kings Beaches. The community is growing quickly and is estimated to be home to approximately 50,000 residents in the next 20 years.
Baringa State Secondary College opened its doors for the first time in 2021, and in 2025 we have our first cohort of Year 12 students. Our current enrolment is approximately 700 students.
Our final stages of building are now completed, with our state-of-the-art facilities created for the students of the Aura community allowing for a capacity of over 2000 students in the years to come.
About the Role
Responsibilities include:
- Identify barriers to young people achieving outcomes and referral to appropriate support services.
- Maintain accurate and timely records of student contacts and effectively communicate actions and concerns to the student support and leadership teams.
- Support students to achieve positive learning outcomes.
- Develop and monitor post program support as required to meet program performance criteria.
- Develop and foster relationships between the school and families of students to assist at risk students to remain engaged with education or training.
- Conduct home visits with students and their families, as appropriate, to advise and provide strategies for a more positive educational experience.
- 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 attendance patterns of students or groups of students and, in accordance with the school's attendance plan, implement early intervention strategies.
- Inform and educate parents, community members and students on relevant issues that may be impacting student engagement.
- Develop and implement programs to support social and emotional wellbeing as required e.g., addressing social skills, assertiveness or self-esteem.
About You
Desirable skills, attributes and knowledge:
- An experience in Indigenous education support would be an advantage
- Be able to develop and facilitate student support programs responsive to student needs and school data.
- Have a demonstrated understanding of case management and, where appropriate, group support to maximise engagement with education and training.
- Be an active part of the school and the wider community
Please refer to the attached role description for any mandatory requirements for this position.
Interested? 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 about how your achievements and capabilities meet the requirements of the role.
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.
Further information
We are committed to building inclusive cultures in the Queensland public sector that respect and promote human rights and diversity .