This is an exciting opportunity to join the Tropical North Learning Academy - Trinity Beach State School Student Engagement Team.

We are seeking an enthusiastic, motivated Youth Worker to support students who encounter academic, social, emotional or wellbeing challenges. You will provide individual and group support to students to maximise their engagement with Education.

This role is offered until 12 December 2025, unless otherwise determined.

Job details

About Trinity Beach State School

At Trinity Beach we offer a distinctive learning environment. We believe in engaging children in learning experiences that foster their independence, creativity and the connectedness needed in today's world and our global future. We recognise the individuality and varied abilities of our students and provide every opportunity for them to find their passion, take risks, strive to improve, succeed and learn from any set-backs.

Set on a 7 hectare property in the heart of Trinity Beach, our school offers students access to a range of specialist academic programs and extension co-curricular activities – including sport, instrumental music and language studies.

About the Role

As the Youth Worker you will have responsibility for the following:

• 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.

Responsibilities include:

• As the Youth Worker you will liaise between students, school personnel, and the home parents/guardians of any students who encounter educational, social, emotional or behaviour problems.
• The Youth Worker reports to the Principal or delegated officer and works as part of a dynamic team.

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

How to Apply

• Brief resume including contact details for two referees (referees should have an understanding of your relevant work history).
• Maximum 2 page written statement in response to the attached role description focussing on sections ‘Your role' and ‘How you will be assessed'.
• 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. 

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. #LI-PRIORITY

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.

• Applicant Information Package (PDF, 245KB)
  Information Package for Applicants
  
  FNR642187_25T - Role Description (PDF, 239KB)
  Role Description