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Regional Youth Support Coordinator - Metropolitan South Region
Metropolitan South Region, School and Regional Operations and Performance Division
Make a difference in young lives - lead and support a dedicated team working to keep students engaged in education.
The Regional Youth Support Coordinator provides support and supervision to Youth Support Coordinators working with students at risk of disengaging from education in the Metropolitan South region. In this vital leadership role,
you'll help guide targeted interventions and ensure consistent, high-quality support across schools.
If you're passionate about youth engagement and thrive in a collaborative, purpose-driven environment, we’d love to hear from you.
Job details
| Position status | Fixed Term Temporary |
|---|---|
| Position type | Full-time |
| Occupational group | Psychology, Counselling & Social Work |
| Classification | AO7 |
| Workplace Location | Brisbane - South |
| Job ad reference | QLD/MSR648076/25T |
| Closing date | 23-Jul-2025 |
| Job duration | Until 30 June 2026 unless otherwise determined |
| Contact person | Hayley Pinsent |
| Contact details | 0436 631 796 Access the National Relay Service |
About the Department of Education:
Working for the Queensland Department of Education means joining an organisation that values its people and promotes leadership and innovation. Be part of an environment that respects professionalism and diversity, offers training and development opportunities and embraces flexible careers and work-life balance. Find out more about working with us.
About the Role:
As the Regional Youth Support Coordinator you will lead and manage the implementation of the Youth Support Coordinator Initiative across the region.
You will develop and implement a system of professional supervision in collaboration with principals to ensure the youth support services within the schools are appropriate.
You will have strong relational skills, build strong partnerships across internal and external stakeholders and support the development of the youth support coordinators.
We are looking for:
- Experience working with at-risk or disengaged students and families
- Experience leading a team
- Excellent communication and collaboration skills to work with families, schools, and external stakeholders
- Demonstrated cultural competency, especially working with First Nations students and diverse backgrounds
- High standards of confidentiality, conduct, and information privacy
The following would also be favourable:
- Familiarity with education department and systems
- Prior experience in multi-disciplinary teams
- Understanding of inclusive education principles
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.
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.
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MSR648076_25T Role Description (PDF, 164KB)
Role Description
Applicant Information Package (PDF, 245KB)
Information Package for Applicants
