We are seeking a motivated Community Education Counsellor (Identified) at Emerald State High School to build strong, meaningful relationships between the school and the wider community, ensuring positive outcomes and pathways for students.

In this engaging role, you'll work closely with Indigenous students, their families, and community partners to provide tailored support programs, facilitate cultural connections, and develop pathways to success. If you're enthusiastic about making a real difference and championing holistic support at the intersection of education and community, this is your opportunity.

This position is being offered in a Temporary Part-Time capacity (0.06FTE), 43.5 hours per fortnight.

Job details

Who We Are:

Emerald State High School is a dynamic and inclusive learning community where every student is supported to achieve success and reach their full potential. With a strong focus on meaningful relationships, innovative teaching, and individual growth, our team works together to create a caring environment that inspires future thinkers and leaders.  Emerald High is the place to grow your career.

Step Into Your Next Chapter:

• Provide educational counselling and support services to Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander children and students across a number of schools.
• Participate in the development of activities, in and out of school, likely to enhance the involvement in education of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students and their families.
• Develop and undertake support service programs designed to meet the needs of the school/s that will encourage the educational participation of Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander children and students.
• Establish and maintain links with out of school sources of information and support services to assist in the advancement of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander children and students.
• Provide information to the school community about Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander social and cultural perspectives.

Please review the Role Description for any mandatory requirements

Submit Your Application:

• Attach a brief resume including contact details for 2 referees (referees should have an understanding of your relevant work history)
• Attach a 2-page written statement in response to 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. 

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 Applicant Information Package and follow the instructions.

Documents

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

• Applicant Information Package (PDF, 245KB)
  Information Package for Applicants
  
  CQR650958_25T Role Description (PDF, 267KB)
  Role Description