Pacific Pines State High School is a rapidly growing high school predicted to grow to 2500 students in the next few years. An opportunity exists to join our Wellbeing team that works alongside the Engagement team.

We are seeking a Youth Support Coordinator to join our school community on a temporary full-time basis, for a period of 6 months, unless otherwise determined.

Job details

About Pacific Pines State High School

Pacific Pines State High School is school of choice for a large number of families in the northern Gold Coast region. It is a rapidly growing, friendly and safe school with world class facilities where strong relationships exist between staff, parents and students. We believe that these relationships underpin the teaching and learning journey which in turn creates a strong, positive school culture.

At Pacific Pines State High School, we instil a sense of personal and collective integrity in our students which will serve them well throughout their lives. In conjunction with our families, we nurture our students with a sense of purpose and a clear set of behavioural standards and lifelong values. These expectations mean that every child brings a laptop, is neatly attired in their respective phase of learning uniform including school bag and hat, follows the non-visible mobile phone policy, and is ready to work hard.

About the Role

As the Youth Support Coordinator, you will have responsibility for, but not limited to, the following:

• Build relationships with families of disengaged students to provide early intervention;
• Follow up on student wellbeing referrals for all year levels in consultation with the Guidance Officers;
• Monitor student attendance/truancy and provide early intervention through stakeholders;
• Organise and facilitate lunch time activities;
• Develop and deliver programs that support students social and emotional wellbeing across all year levels;
• Facilitate student check-ins;
• Provide in-class support;
• Present at year level assemblies;
• Refer students and families to external support agencies;
• Be a visible presence during break times by interacting with students;
• Other duties, consistent with the duties and responsibilities of the position as directed by the Principal, Guidance Officer or nominated delegate.

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

How to Apply

• A brief resume (maximum 2 pages) including contact details for 2 referees (one of whom should be your current supervisor).
• Provide a written response (maximum 1 page) outlining how your experience, abilities and knowledge will enable you to achieve the key responsibilities of the role.
• This is an opportunity to tell us about yourself, your professional career and why you are the right person for this job.

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.

• SER634886_25T - Role Description (PDF, 143KB)
  Role Description
  
  Applicant Information Package (PDF, 245KB)
  Information Package for Applicants