Transition Pathways Officers work with the Regional Youth Engagement Service to complement the role of state schools in providing safe, supportive and inclusive schools for many young Queenslanders, supporting young people to re-engage back into school or pursue a pathway to employment or training.

Job details

About the Department of Education:

The Department of Education (DoE) is committed to giving all children a great start and ensuring Queenslanders have the education and skills they need to contribute to the social, economic and cultural development of Queensland. The department sets the foundations for quality early learning experiences and delivers world class education services. We are committed to ensuring our education and care systems are aligned to the state's employment, skills and economic priorities, and inspire creativity, critical thinking and resilience. DoE is a diverse organisation with the largest workforce in the state. We are committed to teaching, learning and care environments that have at their centre child/student and staff health and safety.

About the Role:

As the Transition Pathways Officer, you will work across a cluster of State High Schools in the Bowen/Whitsunday region and surrounds to provide a broad range of services to maximise transition outcomes for students at-risk of not successfully transitioning from post-compulsory schooling before the completion of Year 12. You will lead case management support to identify suitable pathway options for young people. Further, you will develop and maintain effective school-based and stakeholder networks, and collaborate with stakeholders to achieve positive outcomes. You will be responsible for developing and maintaining confidential and accurate reporting within departmental policies and procedures.

A candidate with strong networking and communication skills, great time management and the ability to deliver positive outcomes whilst working autonomously and within a wider team, is greatly desired.

The Transition Pathways Officer is a temporary contract until 14/12/2025, unless otherwise determined.

Responsibilities include:

• Support schools to develop and refine departmental policies, practices and procedures relating to students exiting school prior to the completion of Year 12 to ensure they remain in an eligible option.
• Provide support to schools that will assist the development of successful retention and transition strategies for ‘at risk' students.
• Provide appropriate support and intervention to young people and their families to assist in the transition of young people into a viable education, training or employment option.
• Facilitate the development of a school to post school transition plan for young people who leave school before the completion of Year 12 and provide appropriate case management and support as required.
• Forge links with providers of employment services, community agencies, training organisations and employers to create opportunities for young people to engage in programs that support successful transitions from school into employment or training.

Benefits:

What you can expect in return:

• Flexible work options
• Full-time options available
• 12.5% superannuation available

Please refer to the attached role description for any mandatory requirements for this position.

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.

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. 

When working in regulated employment an employee must have a current Working with Children Clearance (blue card) issued by Blue Card Services.

Salary rate shown is reflective of full-time (1.0 FTE). 

The Department of Education is a family inclusive workplace. Click here to find out more about our Inclusion and Diversity strategies.

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 candidate information fact sheet and follow the instructions.

Documents

Before applying for this vacancy please ensure you read the documents below.

• NQR617535_25T - Role Description (PDF, 240KB)
  Role Description
  
  Applicant Information Package (PDF, 245KB)
  Information Package for Applicants