Join Spinifex State College as a Recreation Officer and inspire students through engaging recreational, cultural and wellbeing programs that enrich residential life.

This rewarding role combines leadership, mentorship and hands-on program delivery, giving you the opportunity to make a meaningful difference while creating safe, inclusive and memorable experiences for students every day.

Job details

Spinifex State College is a three campus educational facility. Our Junior Campus caters to years 7-9, Senior Campus years 10-12 and the Residential Campus houses all boarding students.

Our school aims to develop clever, skilled and creative learners. To achieve this aim, we provide students with access to quality curriculum programs and learning opportunities. We also inspire our students to explore their passions, harness their unique talents and fulfil their potential.

The Role:

You will be responsible for the development of activities and risk assessments that support high school students in a boarding facility in North West Queensland. Current First Aid training, the possession of a Working with Children Blue Card, a car licence, and a willingness to obtain a LHR bus licence are preferred. This is a 24hr, seven day facility with staff rostered on a variety of shifts throughout the week and the weekend. It is a rewarding career path and one to consider if you enjoy working with young people.

Responsibilities include (but are not limited to):

• Meet and liaise with Senior SSW to devise, develop and deliver recreational activities in the morning, afternoon, night and on weekends during school terms.
• Contribute to monitoring the health and welfare of Boarding students. Provide activities which will contribute to their health and well-being.
• Ensure all activities have been approved and the Risk Assessments have been completed to standards required by Education Queensland.
• Deliver activities in compliance with WH&S ensuring students are fully supervised when participating in all activities both on land in and in water.
• Support the school calendar of events such as the swimming carnival, athletics day or training for representative sports. (North West representation or above)
• Encourage students to participate in community sports outside of the Boarding Campus. This includes keeping a data base of student sports participation as well as collecting all necessary paperwork for students to participate such as consent forms, registration and any other forms required.
• Responsibility for maintenance and stocktake of equipment used for activities.
• Responsibility for the provision, installation and dismantling of equipment for activities when on shift and allocated the activity.
• Develop and maintain a register of all training provided for students prior to participating in certain activities such as use of gym equipment, paddleboards, bikes and other such equipment.
• Liaise with and support senior Administration staff with culminating events such as Graduation, Awards Night or other associated events.
• Develop, maintain and encourage positive relationships with parents, students and other staff.
• Engage in other SSW activities assigned by the Senior on shifts.

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 about how your achievements and capabilities meet the requirements of the role.  

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.

• NQR694622_26P Role Description (PDF, 277KB)
  Role Description
  
  Applicant Information Package (PDF, 286KB)
  Information Package for Applicants