Cooktown State School is seeking a dedicated Community Education Counsellor (Identified) to strengthen partnerships between the school, students, families, and the wider community.

This is a rewarding opportunity to support student engagement, wellbeing, and educational success while making a meaningful difference in a collaborative school environment.

Apply now to join a committed team supporting positive outcomes for every student.

Job details

This temporary vacancy is open to Expressions of Interest and any extensions to this appointment will not exceed 12 months.

Who We Are:

Our school has a proud tradition of providing high-quality education in a safe, supportive, and respectful environment.

We value strong partnerships between students, staff, parents, and the wider community, recognising that together we create the best opportunities for success.

At Cooktown State School, we embrace diversity and believe that every child brings unique strengths, talents, and perspectives.

Our dedicated staff work hard to deliver engaging, challenging, and future-focused learning experiences that prepare our students to be confident, capable, and caring citizens.

Step Into Your Next Chapter:

• Provide educational counselling and support services to Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander children and students across a number of schools.
• Participate in the development of activities, in and out of school, likely to enhance the involvement in education of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students and their families.
• Develop and undertake support service programs designed to meet the needs of the school/s that will encourage the educational participation of Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander children and students.
• Establish and maintain links with out of school sources of information and support services to assist in the advancement of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander children and students.

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 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.

Applicants need to be a current Queensland Government employee to be eligible to apply.

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, 286KB)
  Information Package for Applicants
  
  FNR696710_26T Role Description (PDF, 306KB)
  Role Description