Northern Beaches State High School are seeking applications for a temporary full-time Student Support Officer to join their welcoming school community from 14 July 2025 until 12 December 2025, unless otherwise determined.

As the Student Support Officer at Northern Beaches State High School, you will have the opportunity to work within the ASPIRE space (Flexible Learning Space (FlexiSpace)) and you will:

• Liaise and provide support to students and families at the school/college and liaise with the wider community.
• Promote the benefits of education to improve outcomes for students and families.

Job details

About Northern Beaches State High School

Northern Beaches State High School has grown to become the premier school of choice for parents and students in the rapidly growing Northern Beaches area of Townsville.

Northern Beaches State High School was designed with the future in mind and its infrastructure reflects the needs of a 21st Century school and its learners. As a result, students at Northern Beaches State High School are well equipped for success in the 21st Century world.

The school motto: Together Everyone Achieves More (TEAM) has been a cornerstone of the values that underpin the school and the close connection it enjoys with the local community. With its enthusiastic students, supportive parents, motivated and talented staff, state-of-the-art facilities and a positive learning environment, Northern Beaches State High School is a great place to be!

About the Role

Your role and responsibilities within the ASPIRE (FlexiSpace) at Northern Beaches State High School:

• Innovate data capture management systems and develop subsequent intervention strategies.
• Build and sustain positive relationships with students, parents, community and elders, and provide input into local decision making to ensure optimum outcomes.
• Liaise with families and conduct home visits to encourage school attendance and to motivate students.
• Liaise with students and families to recognise any educational, social, emotional or behavioural issues.
• Work within a team based management approach as a contact for students, families or community members regarding any concerns.
• Monitor the behaviour and wellbeing of students to identify issues and organise intervention.

Please refer to the attached role description for any mandatory requirements for this position.

How to Apply

• Please attach a brief resume including contact details for 2 referees (referees should have an understanding of your relevant previous work history); and
• A 2-pg 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. 

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.

• NQR635877_25T - Role Description (PDF, 162KB)
  Role Description
  
  Applicant Information Package (PDF, 245KB)
  Information Package for Applicants