Harristown State High School has a unique opportunity for a Youth Support Coordinator to work with secondary students at risk of disengaging from education.

Young people are smart, creative, energetic change-makers, full of ideas and possibilities, constantly adapting to the global world. The Department of Education's challenge is to understand the complexities facing our youth and continuing to provide the right conditions for them to succeed.

This position is being offered in a Temporary Part-Time capacity (0.80FTE), 58 hours per fortnight.

Job details

About our School:

Harristown State High School is the largest secondary school in Toowoomba, with approximately 1,750 students and more than 240 staff across three campuses. Renowned for its rich curriculum, diverse learning opportunities and outstanding co-curricular programs, the school provides students with every opportunity to achieve success in academics, sport, the arts and vocational pathways. Our inclusive school community celebrates cultural diversity, with students from more than 45 countries, and is guided by our values of Be Kind, Be Safe and Be Responsible. At Harristown State High School, we are committed to providing high-quality learning experiences, fostering a strong sense of belonging and ensuring every student has the opportunity to succeed.

About the Role:

Successful engagement with the education system from early childhood to young adulthood is associated with positive outcomes in almost every facet of life - employment opportunities and earnings, health, family and community participation. Our priority is to ensure our schools are equipped to provide the positive and agile learning environments young people need to stay engaged.

By improving our responses to early warning signs of disengagement and implementing proactive strategies to encourage student participation, Harristown State High School's plan for youth engagement will give all young people a chance to succeed.

Harristown State High School aims for every student to succeed at school. However, some children and young people experience barriers to successful participation. Risk of disengagement can happen at any phase of secondary education. Timely and skilled interventions can support many students to get back on track.

The range of activities undertaken by the Youth Support Coordinator at Harristown State High School include:

• Interagency collaboration and community engagement through attendance at community meetings and networking with local services
• Identification of students at risk of disengaging
• Case management on individual level and participation in Student Support and Wellbeing Teams
• Development and facilitation of lunchtime programs (lunch and breakfast club) responsive student needs
• Development and facilitation of social skills and other Student Support Programs responsive to student needs and school data
• Being an active part of the school and wider community

Please refer to the Role Description for a full list of responsibilities.

Interested? To Apply:

• 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 about how your achievements and capabilities meet the requirements of the role.
• 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.

• DSR695701_26T - Role Description (PDF, 275KB)
  Role Description
  
  Applicant Information Package (PDF, 286KB)
  Information Package for Applicants