Are you passionate about supporting Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students to thrive in their education?

We are seeking a culturally knowledgeable and committed Community Education Counsellor (Identified) to join our school community.

In this part-time role 24 hours per fortnight at 0.33 FTE, you will play a vital role in strengthening connections between the school and community, providing guidance that reflects cultural identity, knowledge, and belonging.

We also have a Teacher Aide (Identified) position that may be worked in conjunction with this role; if you are interested, please see the "About the Role" section for the job ad link.

Job details

About the School

At Tullawong State High School, we empower every student to reach their full potential through a strong culture of learning, inclusion, and high expectations. Guided by our values of Courage, Integrity, Diligence and Respect, we create opportunities for all students to thrive academically and personally. With access to diverse programs, real-world learning and strong community partnerships, our students are prepared to succeed in school and beyond. Join a team committed to making every lesson count and helping every student soar. 

About Role

Click here to view the job ad for the Teacher Aide (Identified) position at Tullawong State High School, which can be worked in conjunction with this role.

Your Responsibilities 

As the Community Education Counsellor (Identified), your responsibilities will include, but are not limited to:  

• 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.

Please refer to the attached role description for the full list of responsibilities and mandatory requirements for this position. 

Mandatory Requirements for and Identified Role:  

It is a genuine occupational requirement for Identified roles that the position be filled by an Aboriginal person or a Torres Strait Islander person as set out in Section 7 of the Anti Discrimination Act 1991 for the purposes contained in Section 25 of that Act.  

Verification of Aboriginality and/or Torres Strait Island heritage  

For administrative purposes, in relation to an Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander identified role, an Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander person is a person who identifies as an Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander person and is either:  

• Of Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander descent; 
• Accepted as an Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander person by the Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander community in which he or she lives.  

By definition a person who is not an Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander cannot be employed (on any basis) to perform the duties of an Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander identified role.  

Applicants to this position may have to provide confirmation of their Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander heritage. Requesting proof of Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander heritage from applicants helps to make sure that this intention is honoured. 

Interested? To Apply 

• Attach a brief resume including contact details for 2 referees (referees should be familiar with your relevant work history). 
• Attach a written statement (2-page maximum)  to the how you may be assessed section of 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.

When working in regulated employment an employee must have a current Working with Children Clearance (blue card) issued by Blue Card Services.

Salary rate shown is reflective of full-time (1.0 FTE). The Department of Education is a family inclusive workplace. Click here to find out more about our Inclusion and Diversity strategies.

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 candidate information fact sheet 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
  
  MNR646899_25T - Role Description (PDF, 267KB)
  Role Description