Join the dynamic and innovative well being workforce - South East region team to provide support to young people enrolled at Highland Reserve State School. The successful candidate will provide quality school-based mental health care and intervention for students.

This is a temporary part-time (0.7 FTE) position until 27th March 2027, unless otherwise determined.

Job details

About the School

At Highland Reserve State School, we are committed to developing clever, skilled and creative learners through engaging, inclusive and diverse curriculum opportunities that cater for the individual needs of every student. Learning is enriched through personalised classroom experiences and a wide range of extra-curricular opportunities across our four pillars of Sport, The Arts, Academics and Community.

Your Role

Responsibilites include, but are not limited to:

• Provide individual and group counselling to students, parents, and families, delivering assessments, interventions, and ongoing support to address personal, social, and relationship concerns.
• Identify the needs of students and families and coordinate referrals to relevant health, welfare, and community services to ensure appropriate support and intervention.
• Strengthen school-community partnerships by engaging with parents/carers, promoting participation in school programs and activities, and acting as a key liaison between the school and community.
• Plan and deliver educational presentations and initiatives that raise awareness of social issues affecting student wellbeing, engagement, and learning outcomes.
• Monitor, evaluate, and review the effectiveness of programs and services within the educational setting, maintaining accurate and confidential records in accordance with departmental policies.
• Collaborate within multidisciplinary teams to support students and school communities, including responding to critical incidents and emergencies and contributing to interagency networks and coordinated support services.

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/may be assessed section of the attached role description.  
• 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.  

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.

• SER691794 - Role Description (PDF, 383KB)
  Role Description
  
  Applicant Information Package (PDF, 286KB)
  Information Package for Applicants