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EOI - Community Education Counsellor (Identified) - Ferny Grove State High School
Metropolitan North Region, School and Regional Operations and Performance Division
Ferny Grove State High School is seeking a passionate and dedicated Community Education Counsellor (Identified) to support Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander children, students, families, and communities.
In this rewarding role, you will provide educational counselling and support services that help students engage, achieve, and thrive throughout their educational journey. You will also play a key role in fostering a culturally inclusive
school environment by delivering cross-cultural awareness training and strengthening connections between the school and community.
This is an exciting opportunity to make a meaningful difference in the lives of students while promoting cultural understanding and educational success.
This position is being offered in a Temporary Part-Time capacity (0.69FTE), 50 hours per fortnight.
Job details
| Position status | Fixed Term Temporary |
|---|---|
| Position type | Part-time |
| Occupational group | Psychology, Counselling & Social Work |
| Classification | CEC1-3 |
| Workplace Location | Brisbane - North |
| Job ad reference | QLD/MNR692606/26E |
| Closing date | 28-Jun-2026 |
| Job duration | Until 11 December 2026 unless otherwise determined |
| Contact person | Becky Rowe |
| Contact details | (07) 3550 5714 Access the National Relay Service |
This temporary vacancy is open to Expressions of Interest and any extensions to this appointment will not exceed 12 months.
About the School
Responsibilities include:
- 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 view 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 in response to the attached role description
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.
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MNR692606_26E Role Description (PDF, 323KB)
Role Description
Applicant Information Package (PDF, 286KB)
Information Package for Applicants
