Benowa State High School has an exciting opportunity for a Community Education Counsellor (Identified) with an immediate start for the successful applicant. At our amazing school we celebrate our diversity. Join our dedicated team in supporting Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander students and communities.

This position is being offered in a Temporary Part-Time capacity (0.06FTE), 43.50 hours per fortnight, until 11 December 2026 unless otherwise determined

Job details

About our School:

Benowa State High School is a Year 7 to Year 12 school that encourages excellence, applauds achievement and celebrates diversity. True to this belief, our school is a community of learners driven by an excellence that encompasses academic, cultural and sporting achievement at school and beyond. Benowa is proud to be one of Queensland's highest achieving state secondary schools. Beyond strong academic outcomes, we are defined by a culture of high expectations, mutual respect, and genuine care for every student. We believe that success begins with effort, supported by dedicated staff who challenge and encourage students to reach their full potential. We celebrate our diversity and foster meaningful relationships that support wellbeing, pride, and personal growth for students, staff, and families alike.

About the role:

As the community Education Counsellor (Identified), you will: 

• Provide educational counselling and support services within schools to ensure that the best possible assistance services are available to Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander children, students, families and communities.
• Provide cross cultural awareness training to the broader school community.

Your responsibilities:

• Participate in the development of activities, in and out of school, likely to enhance the involvement in education of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students and their families.
• Develop and undertake support service programs designed to meet the needs of the school/s that will encourage the educational participation of Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander children and students.
• Establish and maintain links with out of school sources of information and support services to assist in the advancement of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander children and students.
• Provide information to the school community about Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander social and cultural perspectives.
• Utilise, in an accountable manner, state and commonwealth funded school-based programs that focus on Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander students and communities.

Please view the role description for a full list of responsibilities.

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 2-page response to the How you may be assessed section of the attached role description
• Attach evidence of the mandatory requirements outlined in the attached role description

Progressional roles show a salary range spanning two classifications. Appointment will be made at the level appropriate to skill and fulfilment of required criteria.

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.

• SER688719_26T - Role Description (PDF, 325KB)
  Role Description
  
  Applicant Information Package (PDF, 232KB)
  Information Package for Applicants