Make a meaningful difference in the lives of students and families as a Community Education Counsellor (Identified) at Upper Coomera State College.

Support student engagement, wellbeing and educational outcomes while building strong connections between the school, students, families and the wider community.

Apply today and be part of a team committed to making a positive difference!

Job details

This temporary vacancy is open to Expressions of Interest and any extensions to this appointment will not exceed 12 months.

About us:

Welcome to the Upper Coomera State College community, a co-educational Prep to Year 12 College located in the Northern Gold Coast, one of the fastest growing regions of Australia.

The College attracts 1,760 students who all enjoy and value learning, strive to achieve their best and are active members of a safe, supportive and positive school community.

The College motto, 'Learning Pathways to the Future' reflects our commitment to working in partnership with families to ensure every child has a quality education, which prepares them for a positive future

• Provide educational counselling and support services to Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander 
• children and students across the College.
• 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 College 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 college 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. 
• Provide advice and information to college administrators regarding Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander social and cultural protocols in order to meet the needs of schools and their 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 written statement in response to the attached role description.
• Attach a copy of your mandatory qualifications/registration outlined in the attached role description 

We welcome all applicants to share any support needed to ensure our recruitment process is inclusive.
Applicants need to be a current Queensland Government employee to be eligible to apply.
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, 286KB)
  Information Package for Applicants
  
  SER698252_26T Role Description (PDF, 305KB)
  Role Description