Hervey Bay State High School is seeking a dedicated and culturally knowledgeable Community Education Counsellor (Identified) to support our Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students and their families. In this important role, you will provide educational counselling and support services to ensure the best possible outcomes for Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander children, students, families, and communities. You will also play a key role in strengthening cultural understanding by delivering cross-cultural awareness training to the broader school community.

If you’re passionate about making a difference and supporting student success through culturally responsive practices, apply now and become a valued part of the Hervey Bay State High School community.

Job details

About the School 

Hervey Bay State High School is a dynamic co-educational school offering a broad and inclusive curriculum from Years 7 to 12. Our programs include marine studies, ICT, agricultural science, vocational education, traineeships, apprenticeships, and first-year university subjects through the University of Southern Queensland, alongside the full range of traditional subjects. Our experienced teaching staff are supported by a dedicated welfare team, working in partnership with students and families to support successful transitions into further education, training, or employment. We are committed to student wellbeing and inclusive education, meeting the individual needs of all students, including those with disabilities. 

Your Responsibilities 

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

• Pastoral care (assist in building positive relationships)
• Improve student's wellbeing by providing a link between home and the school
• Facilitating the growth of a positive cultural identity by organising and conducting cultural programs and assisting teaches
• Integrating a positive cultural identity into a wider multicultural society
• Assist with extra-curricular and co-curricular activities for students, parents and families
• Working with parents, students and teachers to resolve issues/concerns
• Assist students in the transition from school to school; from school to work and from school to further education

The overall aim of this role is to assist all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students to improve their academic outcomes and become more informed and active citizens.

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 (maximum two pages) detailing your capabilities as outlined under the 'Competencies – How You May Be Assessed' section in the role description, addressing points 1 to 5. 

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.

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
  
  NCR658774_25T - Role Description (PDF, 267KB)
  Role Description