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Youth Worker - Western Suburbs State Special School
Metropolitan South Region, School and Regional Operations and Performance Division
Western Suburbs State Special School is seeking an enthusiastic and motivated individual, to support one to one learning. This a temporary part-time role (0.92FTE), 70 hours per fortnight.
Job details
| Position status | Fixed Term Temporary |
|---|---|
| Position type | Part-time |
| Occupational group | Community Engagement and Education |
| Classification | AO3 |
| Workplace Location | Brisbane - West |
| Job ad reference | QLD/MSR630435/25T |
| Closing date | 23-Apr-2025 |
| Job duration | A period of 9 months, unless otherwise determined |
| Contact person | Rachel Dougherty |
| Contact details | 07 3714 0666 Access the National Relay Service |
About the Department
The Department of Education is dedicated to building an inclusive and diverse workforce that reflects the community and schools we support by treating everyone with respect and dignity. This starts with recruitment and selection. The methods of assessing suitability in the recruitment process may vary. This includes making reasonable adjustments to support applicants at all stages of the process and employee lifecycle.
About the School
Western Suburbs State Special School, is seeking an enthusiastic and motivated individual, to support one to one learning. The ideal candidate will have previous experience working with SWD. You will display initiative and have proven ability to work autonomously. To be successful in your application, you will have the ability to provide examples of techniques used with proven outcomes for students.
About the Role
Responsibilities include:
- Be part of the professional team working with the school and the community and liaise with students, teachers, parents, guidance officers, special needs teacher, administrative officers, officers of welfare agencies and other government departments.
- Monitor the attendance policy as a means of increasing awareness of students experiencing problems and allow for intervention before such problems get out of hand.
- Forge links between the school and families of students who show persistent absence from schooling to encourage students' continuous attendance at school and to assist students determine future educational requirements.
- Identify and provide appropriate assistance to students experiencing difficulties at school and/or at home which may put them at risk of leaving school prematurely.
- Maintain spreadsheets, data bases and accurate record keeping.
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)
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.
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MSR630435_25T - Role Description (PDF, 239KB)
Role Description
Applicant Information Package (PDF, 245KB)
Information Package for Applicants
