Are you passionate about supporting young people to thrive?

We are seeking a dedicated and empathetic Youth Worker to join our dynamic team at Shailer Park State High School. This role is offered on a temporary part-time basis, at 0.40 FTE and 29 hours per fortnight (preferred days Tuesday & Wednesday).

In this crucial role, you will act as a vital link, fostering positive relationships between students, school staff, and parents/guardians. You'll provide essential support to students navigating educational, social, emotional, or behavioural challenges, working as part of a professional team with teachers, guidance officers, special needs teachers, administrative officers, and welfare agencies.

If you're committed to making a significant impact on the lives of young people, we encourage your application.

Job details

About Shailer Park State High School

At Shailer Park, we offer superior opportunities in academics, sports, the arts, and leadership, empowering students to excel in every aspect of their education. Guided by our 4R values—Respectful, Resourceful, Reflective, Resilient—we foster a culture of high expectations and personal growth, where every student can reach their full potential.

Our vision of Excellence in Learning and Life is enacted through strong partnerships between students, staff, parents, and the community. Together, we create an environment where students thrive academically, socially, and personally, preparing them to make their mark in the world.

About the Role

Responsibilities include:

• 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.
• Maintain spreadsheets, data bases and accurate record keeping.
• Contribute to a positive, caring and supportive school image in the community.

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).
• Attach a copy of your mandatory qualifications/registration outlined in the attached role description

OR;

• Attach evidence of the mandatory requirements 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. 

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.

• SER642172_25T - Role Description (PDF, 142KB)
  Role Description
  
  Applicant Information Package (PDF, 245KB)
  Information Package for Applicants