A vacancy exists for a Project Officer to work in support of students who leave Torres Strait Island communities to access education opportunities in Cairns and who are in homestay arrangements. You will be based at Trinity Bay State High School and will work corroboratively with the school, and regional office.

Job details

Join Trinity Bay State High School and play a vital role in supporting Torres Strait students to thrive academically and personally while away from home!

About the School:

Join Trinity Bay State High School, a vibrant and diverse secondary school in Cairns where students are inspired to achieve, grow and become global citizens. With a strong reputation for academic excellence, inclusive culture, and extensive enrichment programs, our school is a dynamic and supportive place to work. Be part of a community that celebrates learning, innovation and opportunity every day!

Why this Role?

The successful applicant will work in partnership with Trinity Bay State High School in Cairns and other Cairns schools to identify students from the Torres Strait who have left their home communities to access educational opportunities and who are living in homestay arrangements. The Project Officer will assess the support needs and support mechanisms currently in place for these students and for their care-givers. They will work in partnership with school staff to implement appropriate mechanisms to monitor students in homestay placements in terms of their attendance and engagement, academic progress and retention.

The Project Officer will be required to prepare a detailed report back to the Queensland Department of Education Far North Queensland and other stakeholders at the end of the project period.

The Perfect Fit!

The ideal candidate will possess:

• High quality oral and written communication skills and well developed interpersonal skills especially as they relate to working with Torres Strait communities
• A knowledge of the issues facing young people and their families who are living and being educated away from their home communities
• Strong IT skills
• The ability to work as part of a team but also work independently as required

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

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.

• FNR683035_26T - Role Description (PDF, 373KB)
  Role Description
  
  Applicant Information Package (PDF, 232KB)
  Information Package for Applicants