Glenmore State High School are currently seeking a Youth Worker to join their Student Support Hub on a full-time temporary basis, for a period of 6 months, unless otherwise determined.

The Youth Worker role is a unique role within the school that will support our already existing Student Support Hub and our Student Engagement Leaders (Year Level Coordinators).

We are seeking passionate and enthusiastic individuals who will join us on our journey of inspiring growth, positive well-being and quality outcomes for all our students. Join a community that cares and apply today!

Job details

This temporary vacancy is open to Expressions of Interest and any extensions to this appointment will not exceed 12 months. 

About Glenmore State High School

Our school is an inclusive secondary school providing quality education for students from year 7 to 12.

We offer a wide range of subjects to prepare our students for the transition from school to their chosen future pathway.

Built with a strong reputation of caring for our students, our vision is to inspire growth, positive well-being and quality outcomes for all.

As a positive behaviour for learning school, we value and promote a learning environment where students are respectful, responsible and striving for excellence.

About the Role

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• 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.

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 2-pg response to the How you will be Assessed section of the attached role description.
• Attach evidence of the mandatory requirements outlined in the attached role description.

We welcome all applicants to share any support needed to ensure our recruitment process is inclusive. 

Applicants need to be a current Queensland Government employee to be eligible to apply. 

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.

• CQR645926_25E - Role Description (PDF, 142KB)
  Role Description
  
  Applicant Information Package (PDF, 245KB)
  Information Package for Applicants