Are you passionate about supporting young people and helping students thrive?

We are seeking a compassionate and proactive Student Support Officer to build strong connections between students, families, the school, and the wider community.

In this rewarding role, you will promote student engagement, wellbeing, and attendance by providing practical support and fostering positive relationships that contribute to successful educational outcomes.

Job details

About our School:

Morayfield State High School is a dynamic, growing and ambitious school where we seek to gain the best outcome for each and every student. At Morayfield we are focused on maximising student achievement and wellbeing. To this end, we offer a wide range of courses and activities designed to enhance the future prospects of our young people as they make their way in an increasingly complex world. We build productive partnerships to support students to transition from school to further education and employment. The school has also developed a strategic alliance with our local primary schools and works closely with them to promote public education and to produce better outcomes for students as they transition from primary to high school. Our core values - Respect, Responsibility and Cooperation - affirm appropriate and consistent behaviour in an environment focused on improving performance. The Connect learning and wellbeing program supports our students to develop the skills and attitudes they need to achieve success.

About the Role:

• Liaise and provide support to students and families at the school/college and liaise with the wider community.
• Promote the benefits of education to improve outcomes for students and families.

Responsibilities:

• Build positive relationships with students, families, community members, and key stakeholders.
• Support student wellbeing, engagement, and regular school attendance.
• Liaise with families, including conducting home visits where appropriate.
• Identify and respond to educational, social, emotional, and behavioural concerns.
• Develop and implement strategies to support student success and wellbeing.
• Monitor student data to identify trends and coordinate appropriate interventions.
• Act as a link between the school, families, and the community to promote open communication.
• Work collaboratively with school staff to create a positive, safe, and supportive learning environment.
• Undertake other duties as directed to support the school's student wellbeing program.

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

You will bring:

• Strong communication and relationship-building skills.
• Experience working with young people, families, or community organisations.
• The ability to engage respectfully with people from diverse backgrounds.
• Excellent organisational and problem-solving skills.
• A collaborative approach and commitment to improving student outcomes.

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 1-2 page written statement about how your achievements and capabilities meet the requirements of the role.
• 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.

• MNR695879_26P - Role Description (PDF, 296KB)
  Role Description
  
  Application Information Package (PDF, 285KB)
  Information Package for Applicants