Pioneer State High School is seeking a passionate Community Education Counsellor (Identified) to support Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander students, families and communities.

In this role, you will support student engagement, participation and success in education while strengthening connections between home, school and community. You will also provide cultural guidance and cross-cultural awareness to staff and the wider school community, ensuring Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander perspectives are respectfully embedded across school life.

This is an opportunity to make a meaningful impact by supporting students to stay engaged in education, strengthen cultural identity, and build positive pathways for the future. If you are passionate about community, culture and education, we encourage you to apply.

Job details

About our school:

Pioneer state High School is a vibrant, innovative and inclusive learning community of over 500 students and over 60 teaching and support staff. Pioneer's vision is to be a 'partner in learning in an innovative, inclusive and caring community'. Our school has a strong tradition of excellence in academic, sport and the arts. Our year 12 outcomes for the Queensland Certificate of Education attainment, and vocational certificate qualifications, are typically well above the state average. We run an innovative robotics and coding program that aligns with the needs of local industry and education and training providers. Pioneer is part of the Queensland Minerals and Energy Academy.

About the Role:

• Provide educational counselling and support services within schools to ensure that the best possible assistance services are available to Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander children, students, families and communities.
• Provide cross cultural awareness training to the broader school community.
• The successful applicant will have strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to engage respectfully and effectively in a cross-cultural context. You will be confident delivering support programs and cultural training, and passionate about improving educational outcomes for Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander young people.

Responsibilities:

• Provide educational counselling and support services to Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander students and families.
• Support and encourage student engagement in education through targeted programs and activities.
• Develop and maintain strong relationships with community organisations and support services.
• Contribute to the planning and delivery of cultural and educational initiatives within the school.
• Provide advice to staff on cultural protocols and perspectives.
• Promote awareness of Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander histories, cultures and contributions within the school community.
• Support the development of positive partnerships between schools, families and communities.
• Utilise funded programs in a responsible and accountable manner.

Please refer to the Role Description for a full list of responsibilities.

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 1-page written statement in response to the attached role description.
• 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.

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.

• CQR691594_26P - Role Description (PDF, 322KB)
  Role Description
  
  Applicant Information Package (PDF, 286KB)
  Information Package for Applicants