We are seeking a compassionate and proactive Youth Worker to support the wellbeing, engagement, and personal development of students within our high school community. This role focuses on working closely with young people who may be experiencing social, emotional, or behavioural challenges, helping them to build resilience, confidence, and positive connections within the school environment.The successful candidate will collaborate with teachers, counsellors, and families to provide targeted support, develop intervention strategies, and promote student wellbeing and inclusion. Responsibilities include one-on-one mentoring, facilitating group programs, supporting attendance and engagement initiatives, and connecting students with external support services where needed.

Job details

About the School

Shailer Park State High School is committed to “Excellence in Learning and Life,” providing a supportive, high-performance environment where every student can thrive. The school offers diverse academic, STEM, sports, and arts programs designed to challenge and inspire learners, alongside strong wellbeing and community connections. Guided by a focus on culture, classrooms, and curriculum, Shailer Park fosters a safe, inclusive setting where all students are supported to succeed and prepare for future pathways.

Your opportunity

This position requires strong communication skills, empathy, cultural awareness, and the ability to build trust with young people. Experience working with adolescents, particularly in an educational or community setting, is highly desirable. As a Youth Worker, you connect students, staff, and families to support those facing educational, social, emotional, or behavioural challenges. You report to the Principal or delegate. We value diverse backgrounds and experiences. Reasonable adjustments can be arranged to support an inclusive and respectful workplace.

Responsibilities include:

• Work with school staff, families, and external agencies.
• Monitor attendance to identify and address student issues early.
• Build strong links with families to improve attendance and support future pathways.
• Assist students at risk of disengaging or leaving school.
• Maintain accurate records and data.

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 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.

• SER684996_26T Role Description (PDF, 312KB)
  Role Description
  
  Applicant Information Package (PDF, 232KB)
  Information Package for Applicants