Emerald State High School is seeking a motivated and compassionate Youth Support Coordinator to work closely with students and families with a strong focus on improving attendance, engagement, and overall wellbeing. Success in this role relies on your ability to build and maintain positive relationships with students, staff, families, and community stakeholders, creating a supportive network that helps young people thrive.

If you're passionate about making a real difference in the lives of young people, apply now and join a team dedicated to student success.

Job details

Who We Are:

Emerald State High School is a thriving secondary school located in the Central Highlands of Queensland, known for its strong academic programs, inclusive culture, and commitment to developing well-rounded students. What sets Emerald State High School apart is its unique blend of rural values and innovative education, offering specialised programs in agriculture, STEM, and vocational education that reflect the needs of its regional community. The school also prides itself on strong partnerships with local industries and a supportive environment where every student is encouraged to succeed, lead, and grow, both in and beyond the classroom.

Step Into Your Next Chapter:

• 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.
• 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.

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 1-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
  
  CQR661505_25T Role Description (PDF, 239KB)
  Role Description