We have an exciting opportunity for a motivated professional to join our Senior Schooling Team / Student Support Team as our Youth Support Coordinator. This role will include referring 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. We are looking for someone with a passion for working with youth and with strong communication skills.

This is a part time role working 50.75 hours per fortnight (0.7 FTE). The position is offered as a temporary role, until 11 July 2025 unless otherwise determined.

Job details

About our School:

Mackay State High School is a large and diverse school community located in the heart of the Mackay CBD. Our mission is to deliver educational excellence and offer diverse pathways for our students, underpinned by a culture of inclusion, high expectations, and pride. We are dedicated to helping every student reach their full potential, whether in academics, sports, culture, or the arts. Our programs are designed to meet individual learning needs and career aspirations, with a strong emphasis on building positive and supportive relationships among teachers, students, parents, and the wider community.

At Mackay State High School, our core values of Respect, Responsibility, and Resilience guide everything we do, ensuring a safe and supportive environment for all. We are proud of our vision, "We Believe … We Achieve, Mackay High Pride," and are committed to living it every day.

About the Role:

As the Youth Support Coordinator your responsibilities will include:

• Identify barriers to young people achieving outcomes and referral to appropriate support services.
• Maintain records of student contact on a daily basis.
• 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
• Develop and implement programs to support social and emotional wellbeing as required e.g. addressing social skills, assertiveness or self esteem.
• Identify and provide appropriate assistance to students experiencing difficulties at school and at home which may put them at risk of leaving school prematurely. Other responsibilities (as required)

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 2-page response to the How you may be assessed section of 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). 

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.

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.

Documents

Before applying for this vacancy please ensure you read the documents below.

• CQR596664_24T - Role Description (PDF, 240KB)
  Role Description
  
  Candidate Information Fact Sheet (PDF, 728KB)
  Information Package for Applicants