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Youth Worker - Chevallum State School
North Coast Region, School and Regional Operations and Performance Division
We're looking for exceptional support staff to forge strong links with students and our community.
As a youth Worker, you will have the opportunity to create a safe and nurturing environment where young people can thrive emotionally, socially, and academically.
If you are interested in supporting strategic initiatives that contribute to departmental commitments and committed to empowering youth and fostering their full potential, we invite you to apply and be a part of our
school community at Chevallum State School.
Job details
| Position status | Fixed Term Temporary |
|---|---|
| Position type | Flexible part-time |
| Occupational group | Education & Training |
| Classification | AO3 |
| Workplace Location | Sunshine Coast |
| Job ad reference | QLD/NCR685525/26T |
| Closing date | 06-May-2026 |
| Job duration | |
| Contact person | Craig Hazen |
| Contact details | 07 5453 2333 Access the National Relay Service |
About the Department of Education:
Working for the Queensland Department of Education means joining an organisation that values its people and promotes leadership and innovation. Be part of an environment that respects professionalism and diversity, offers training and development opportunities and embraces flexible careers and work-life balance. Find out more about working with us.
Who We Are:
At Chevallum State School, we believe that every child is unique, and we are dedicated to helping each student reach their full potential.
Our approach is to offer a curriculum that caters to the individual needs of every student.
To support this, we have organised our classrooms to allow greater flexibility than traditional age-based grouping and prioritise inclusion for all students.
- Be part of the professional team working with the school and the community and liaise with students, teachers, parents, guidance officers, special needs teacher, administrative officers, officers of welfare agencies and other government departments.
- Monitor the attendance policy as a means of increasing awareness of students experiencing problems and allow for intervention before such problems get out of hand.
- Forge links between the school and families of students who show persistent absence from schooling to encourage students' continuous attendance at school and to assist students determine future educational requirements.
- Identify and provide appropriate assistance to students experiencing difficulties at school and/or at home which may put them at risk of leaving school prematurely.
Please view the role description for a full list of responsibilities.
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 in response to the attached role description.
- Attach a copy of your mandatory qualifications/registration outlined in 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.
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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Applicant Information Package (PDF, 245KB)
Information Package for Applicants
NCR685525_26T Role Description (PDF, 313KB)
Role Description
