We are seeking a passionate and dedicated Youth Worker to join our school community. In this rewarding role, you will work closely with students, families, and school staff to support young people facing educational, social, emotional, or behavioural challenges. Acting as a vital link between home and school, you will help students overcome barriers to learning, strengthen engagement, and achieve positive educational outcomes. If you are committed to empowering young people and building strong relationships that make a lasting impact, we would love to hear from you.

This is a Temporary Full-Time position until 11 December 2026, unless otherwise determined.

Job details

About the School

On behalf of the school and its community, I would like to warmly welcome you and your family to Blackwater North State School. I trust your family's time with us will be a positive and enjoyable experience, and that you will quickly feel part of our school community. Blackwater North State School has an excellent record of achievement in academic, musical, STEM and sporting pursuits. The current student enrolment is approximately 440, with students from Prep to Year 6.

Your Role

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Collaborate as part of the school's professional support team, working closely with students, teachers, parents, guidance officers, special education staff, administrative personnel, welfare agencies, and government departments to support student wellbeing and engagement.
• Monitor student attendance data and implement early intervention strategies to identify and support students experiencing attendance, wellbeing, or engagement concerns before issues escalate.
• Build strong partnerships between the school and families, including conducting home visits where appropriate, to encourage regular attendance, strengthen educational engagement, and assist students in planning future educational pathways.
• Identify students at risk of disengagement or early school leaving and provide targeted support, advice, and referrals to address personal, family, social, or educational challenges impacting their success.
• Develop, coordinate, and implement programs and strategies that promote social skills, self-esteem, assertiveness, resilience, and positive behaviours, while addressing barriers that contribute to school avoidance.
• Maintain accurate records, databases, and reports, advise the Principal of students at risk, and facilitate communication between students, families, and school staff to achieve improved educational outcomes.

Interested? To Apply:  

• Attach a brief resume including contact details for 2 referees (referees should have an understanding of your relevant work history)  
• Other (Details provided in the free text box on the request to hire) 
• 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.  

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.

• CQR693145_26T - Role Description (PDF, 385KB)
  Role Description
  
  Applicant Information Package (PDF, 286KB)
  Information Package for Applicants