Make a real difference supporting a diverse student community.

Promote wellbeing, guide at-risk youth, and foster positive behaviour in a school known for strong academic and vocational programs, specialist facilities, and extensive extracurricular opportunities.

Come and join our team today!

Job details

Who We Are:

Rockhampton State High School offers opportunities for support staff to make a real difference in the lives of a diverse student community. Staff play a key role in promoting wellbeing, supporting at-risk youth, and fostering positive behaviour.

With strong VET pathways, extracurricular programs, and a collaborative environment, youth workers can have a meaningful impact while benefiting from professional development and community partnerships.

The school is well regarded for its academic and vocational programs, supported by specialist facilities such as an aquaculture centre, modern science laboratories, hospitality facilities, and extensive sporting infrastructure.

Rockhampton State High provides a supportive, progressive environment with clear opportunities for growth. Its committed, collaborative team focuses on student success, wellbeing, and learning, creating a tangible impact in the classroom.

Step Into Your Next Chapter:

• 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.

Please view the role description for a full list of responsibilities.

The Perfect Fit:

Dynamic, dedication, passionate and engaging are the qualities that are most important for this role.

We are looking for a youth worker who will inspire students to be at school every day and engage in learning.

• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Experience supporting young people, particularly at-risk youth.
• Knowledge of mental health, wellbeing, and behaviour management strategies.
• Ability to build positive relationships and foster resilience.
• Understanding of child safety and mandatory reporting 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
  
  CQR689402_26T Role Description (PDF, 313KB)
  Role Description