We have an exciting opportunity for a motivated professional to join our Student Support Team as our Youth Support Coordinator. We are looking for someone with a passion for working with youth and with strong communication skills.

This position is being offered in a Temporary Part-Time capacity (0.7FTE), 50.75 hours per fortnight.

Job details

Who We Are:

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 all students, underpinned by a culture of inclusion, high expectations, and pride.

We are committed to helping every student reach their full potential—whether in academics, sport, culture, or the arts. Our programs are tailored to meet individual learning needs and career aspirations, with a strong focus on building positive, supportive relationships among students, staff, parents, and the wider community.

Guided by our core values of Respect, Responsibility, and Resilience, we ensure a safe, inclusive, and supportive environment for every learner. We proudly uphold our vision: "We Believe … We Achieve. Mackay High Pride,"
and strive to live it every day.

Step Into Your Next Chapter:

• 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
• Identify barriers to young people achieving outcomes and referral to appropriate support services.
• Maintain records of student contact on a daily basis.
• Support students to achieve satisfactory learning outcomes.

Please view the Role Description for a full list of responsibilities. 

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 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.

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
  
  CQR661156_25T Role Description (PDF, 239KB)
  Role Description