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Regional Support Officer
Community Safety; Communications Culture and Engagement; Regional Services; Karana Down Station
The School Support Officer Program (SSOP) comprises of unsworn members of the Queensland Police Service (QPS) positioned across the state, who provide early intervention initiatives to primary school aged children at risk of educational disengagement, victimisation and/or offending behaviours.
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Job details
| Position status | Permanent |
|---|---|
| Position type | Full-time |
| Occupational group | Community Engagement and Education |
| Classification | AO6 |
| Workplace Location | Ipswich region |
| Job ad reference | QLD/618344/25 |
| Closing date | 18-Feb-2025 |
| Job duration | |
| Contact person | Jemison Luke |
| Contact details | Mobilel: 0457 494 767 Access the National Relay Service |
As a Regional School Support Officer you will oversee and support a team of AO5 School Support Officers who receive police referrals and work with the child and family to coordinate referrals to specialised support services. In partnerships with these support services, SSO's aim to increase the child's educational engagement.
Your Key Accountabilities:
The core capability requirements for this role are:
- Using a high level of initiative to resolve issues, deliver practical solutions and disseminate information which supports business outcomes.
- Coordinate the effective operations of all School Support Officers within the area of supervision to ensure the delivery of services meets community needs.
- Establish and maintain effective working relationships, networks, programs and other communication channels with internal and external stakeholders.
- Provide sound advice on strategic opportunities while developing and coordinating business improvement recommendations in line with policy, programs and function in relation to the engagement of vulnerable young people.
- Lead and coordinate a small team of School Support Officers by providing coaching, training and monitoring performance to support the achievement of agreed objectives and outcomes.
- Produce regular status and reports, briefing material and other correspondence for presentation to senior management.
- Represent the School Support Officer Program and the Queensland Police Service as requested at inter-departmental and inter-governmental meetings.
Role Requirements:
Mandatory
- Eligibility to obtain and hold Qld Working with Children (Blue card). The occupant of this position is required to hold a “C” class driver's licence or have the ability to acquire a driver's licence.
Qualification
- Qualifications (tertiary/vocational) in a relevant field such as youth work/social work; and experience in an educational setting would be beneficial.
Other
- Although based at Karana Downs, at times the successful applicant may be required to perform work at various locations across Queensland.
- Regional School Support Officers may be required to conduct home visits to children at residential addresses with School Support Officers.
- School Support Officer Program staff may be required to assist other QueenslandPolice Service units such as District Crime Prevention, Police Citizens Youth Cluband Project Booyah.
Applications to remain current for 12 months.
Further information
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