We have an exciting opportunity for a motivated professional to join our Senior Schooling Team and Student Support Team as our Youth Support Coordinator.

This role will include referring at risk students to appropriate agencies and support services that will assist students to overcome barriers to education and training and provide individual support, case management and, where appropriate, group support to students to maximise their engagement with education and training.

We are looking for someone with a passion for working with youth and with strong communication skills. If this sounds like you, we'd love to hear from you!

This position is being offered in a Temporary Part-Time capacity (0.7FTE).

Job details

Who We Are:

Mackay State High School is a large and diverse school community located in the heart of the Mackay CBD. Our mission is to deliver educational excellence and offer diverse pathways for our students, underpinned by a culture of inclusion, high expectations, and pride. We are dedicated to helping every student reach their full potential, whether in academics, sports, culture, or the arts. Our programs are designed to meet individual learning needs and career aspirations, with a strong emphasis on building positive and supportive relationships among teachers, students, parents, and the wider community.

At Mackay State High School, our core values of Respect, Responsibility, and Resilience guide everything we do, ensuring a safe and supportive environment for all. We are proud of our vision, "We Believe … We Achieve, Mackay High Pride," and are committed to living it every day.

Step Into Your Next Chapter:

• Identify barriers to young people achieving outcomes and referral to appropriate support services.
• Maintain records of student contact on a daily basis.
• Support students to achieve satisfactory learning outcomes.
• Develop and monitor post program support as required to meet program performance criteria.
• Develop and foster relationships between the school and families of students to assist at risk students to remain engaged with education or training.

Please view the Role Description for a full list of responsibilities. 

Submit Your Application:

• 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.

• Applicant Information Package (PDF, 245KB)
  Information Package for Applicants
  
  CQR666977_25T Role Description (PDF, 240KB)
  Role Description