We are seeking a dedicated professional with a focus on strengthening connections between families, schools, and community support services. In this rewarding role, you will work closely with families to help them access external agencies and resources that support improved student attendance, wellbeing, engagement, and academic achievement.

This is an exciting opportunity to make a meaningful difference by helping remove barriers to learning and ensuring students have the support they need to reach their full potential. If you're passionate about community engagement and positive educational outcomes, we'd love to hear from you.

This is a temporary part-time (0.8 FTE) position for 58 hours per fortnight available for 6 months, unless otherwise determined.

Job details

About the School

Our school has been serving the Beenleigh Community since 1871 and is the sixth oldest school in the state. Our motto, 'Nothing but the best', exemplifies the educational experience we offer. It is a privilege to have been provided with the opportunity to be Principal of this wonderful school.

Your Role

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Provide professional social welfare assessments, interventions and follow up support to students, parents/carers and individuals as required.
• Identify needs and participate in the referral and planning of services for children, parents and families to community agencies such as health and welfare.
• Act as the contact for parents/carers and the community to determine relevant issues for improved relationships between the school and community.
• Develop and/or maintain appropriate data collection and confidential record keeping and reporting systems for individual students referred for social work services in line with department procedures and policies.

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 will 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.

• Applicant Information Package (PDF, 287KB)
  Information Package for Applicants
  
  SER691088 - Role Description (PDF, 399KB)
  Role Description