An exciting opportunity exists for a dedicated Youth Worker to join our school team and make a positive impact in the lives of students.

In this role, you will support student wellbeing, build strong relationships, and contribute to a safe, inclusive and supportive school environment where every student can thrive.

Apply now to join Gatton State School and help make a meaningful difference every day.

This position is being offered in a Temporary Part-Time capacity (0.5FTE), 38 hours per fortnight.

Job details

Who We Are:

Gatton State School can trace its history down through two centuries and look back with pride at its contribution to education in the Lockyer Valley.

Established in 1876 Gatton State School has a long and proud history in academic, sporting and cultural pursuits.

Parents, citizens and staff have, and continue to, work long hours to secure up to date amenities and resources for the school to ensure students are able to grow strive and succeed.

Step Into Your Next Chapter:

• To provide direct support to teachers and students to promote school attendance and engagement.
• Assist students to regulate, relate, reason and restore - to enhance their engagement with learning.
• Work with small groups to implement social skilling and engagement programs.
• Work closely with colleagues.
• Support families and students to access supports.
• Work as a part of our student services team.
• Monitor, evaluate and develop strategies that build and maintain positive relationships.
• Build partnerships with community organisations, external stakeholders to improve outcomes.
• Facilitate community professional development sessions for staff, parents and caregivers.
• Promote a positive school culture, team cultute or team priorities.
• Use school attendance and other data to monitor students' wellbeing and engagement and intervene early by providing counselling and support to address reasons for wellbeing concerns and disengagement.
• Work with students, and their families, to determine and implement strategies suited to their context that help students to have a more positive educational experience.
• Enhance students' social skills, assertiveness, self-esteem and problem-solving skills through a strengths-based approach to providing support.
• Develop targeted strategies with students to address school avoidance or difficulties navigating social and learning situations.
• Work collaboratively with cohorts of students that may be facing similar challenges to build peer relationships and establish social networks for support

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 1-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, 232KB)
  Information Package for Applicants
  
  DSR687787_26T Role Description (PDF, 313KB)
  Role Description