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Youth Worker - Bentley Park College
Far North Queensland Region - School and Regional Operations and Performance Division
We are seeking a committed and dedicated Youth Worker to join our supportive team at Bentley Park College. This is a temporary part-time position (60 Hours per fortnight) until 12 December 2025, unless otherwise determined.
Job details
| Position status | Fixed Term Temporary |
|---|---|
| Position type | Part-time |
| Occupational group | Education & Training |
| Classification | AO3 |
| Workplace Location | Cairns region |
| Job ad reference | QLD/FNR639138/25T |
| Closing date | 09-Jun-2025 |
| Job duration | Until 12 December 2025 unless otherwise determined |
| Contact person | Stuart Edwards |
| Contact details | 07 4040 8158 Access the National Relay Service |
About Us:
Bentley Park College is a state school in Southern Cairns, Far North Queensland, offering a complete Prep to Year 12 education for all children in the family.
The motto and vision, ‘Aspire Learn Achieve', is at the centre of all we do at Bentley Park College. Cultural diversity, including the values of respect, responsibility and resilience, are celebrated.
Our ‘Pillars of Excellence' - Academia, Citizenship, The Arts, Technology and Sport - frame learning opportunities across Prep to Year 12. Strengths in these areas can be witnessed in students every day at Bentley Park College and is exhibited in the career success of graduates.
About the Role:
Responsibilities include, but not limited to;
- 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.
Please refer to the attached role description for any mandatory requirements for this position.
How to apply:
- Please submit a brief resume including contact details for 2 referees (referees should have an understanding of your relevant previous work history); and
- A 1-pg written statement about how your achievements and capabilities meet the requirements of the role.
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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FNR639138_25T - Role Description (PDF, 239KB)
Role Description
Applicant Information Package (PDF, 245KB)
Information Package for Applicants
