Northern Beaches State High School is seeking a passionate and community minded person to join our school as a Community Education Counsellor (Identified).

Reporting to the Principal (or delegate), you will provide educational counselling and culturally responsive support across schools, helping to strengthen student engagement, wellbeing, and participation. You will work collaboratively with school staff, families, community organisations, and external agencies to build strong partnerships and connect students with the support they need to succeed.

This role is ideal for someone who is committed to empowering Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander students, values collaboration, and is passionate about creating culturally safe and inclusive learning environments.

This position is being offered in a Permanent Part-Time capacity (0.83FTE), 60 hours per fortnight.

Job details

About our School:

Northern Beaches State High School has grown to become the premier school of choice for parents and students in the rapidly growing Northern Beaches area of Townsville. The school was designed with the future in mind and its infrastructure reflects the needs of a 21st Century school and its learners.  As a result, students at Northern Beaches State High School are well equipped for success in the 21st Century world. The school motto: Together Everyone Achieves More (TEAM) has been a cornerstone of the values that underpin the school and the close connection it enjoys with the local community. With its enthusiastic students, supportive parents, motivated and talented staff, state-of-the-art facilities and a positive learning environment, Northern Beaches State High School is a great place to be!

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.

Responsibilities:

• Provide educational counselling and support for Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander students across a range of schools.
• Strengthen engagement with students, families, schools, and community partners to improve educational participation and outcomes.
• Develop and deliver culturally responsive support programs and provide advice on Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander perspectives, protocols, and cultural awareness.
• Build partnerships with community organisations and external support services to enhance student wellbeing and success.
• Support schools in effectively implementing programs and initiatives that benefit Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students.

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.

• Applicant Information Package (PDF, 286KB)
  Information Package for Applicants
  
  NQR694351_26P - Role Description (PDF, 305KB)
  Role Description