Spinifex State College Boarding Campus is seeking a Senior Student Support Worker to join our team.

In this role, you will assist in overseeing pastoral care, monitor the health, wellbeing, and behaviour of adolescents, organise activities and complete risk assessments, and support the team in leading and coaching staff who work with teenagers.

Ideally, we are looking for someone with previous experience working with secondary-aged students in a boarding setting, as the role involves shift and weekend work.

Job details

About the School 

Spinifex State College - Mount Isa is the largest secondary school in the North West, delivering quality education to students from Mount Isa and surrounding communities. Our vision is to develop clever, skilled, and creative graduates through diverse and inclusive learning opportunities. We work closely with families and the wider community to personalise learning, support student growth, and maintain high expectations built on being safe, respectful, and responsible. Staff are committed to empowering students to take ownership of their learning, supported by strong partnerships with organisations like Glencore and TAFE. Parent involvement is key to student success, and together, we're proud to make Spinifex one of Queensland's great state schools. 

About the Role  

As the Senior Student Support Worker, you will supervise the daily activities of the residential campus to ensure a safe and secure environment for students. You will regularly liaise with students, school staff, and parents to identify and address any educational, social, emotional, or behavioural concerns.

Successful applicants must hold a current First Aid certificate, CPR certification, a Working with Children Blue Card, and a Light Rigid Driver's Licence or be willing to obtain one. A qualification in community services or working with children is preferred but not mandatory.

Your Responsibilities 

As the Senior Student Support Worker, your responsibilities will include, but are not limited to:  

• Operationally supervise the day-to-day activities of the Boarding Campus to ensure a safe and secure residential environment for students to reside.
• Jointly manage the roster and work activities of assigned Student Support Workers
• In the absence of the Manager of Living, assist in managing and co-ordinating the activities of all staff and students.
• Liaise with the students, school staff at the boarding campus and parents on a regular basis to recognise any social, emotional or behaviour problems.
• The Senior Student Support Workers are directly responsible to the Head of Campus.
• This facility operates 24 hours a day, 7 days a week during the school terms.
• The Boarding Campus closes during the school holidays and staff can accrue ADOs to cover these holidays.

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

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) 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. 

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.

• Applicant Information Package (PDF, 245KB)
  Information Package for Applicants
  
  NQR666803_25P - Role Description (PDF, 200KB)
  Role Description