Corinda State High School is searching for a Youth Worker who is passionate about supporting our students.
Apply now to join a dedicated team making a real difference in students' learning every day.

Job details

Who We Are:

Corinda State High School is one of Brisbane's leading state high schools, proudly located in the city's vibrant western suburbs. Offering a comprehensive coeducational experience from Year 7 to Year 12, the school is renowned for its strong academic performance, diverse curriculum, and commitment to excellence in teaching and learning. Corinda State High School provides students with access to a broad range of academic, vocational, cultural, and sporting programs, supported by modern facilities and a dedicated staff team. With a strong focus on innovation, leadership, and global citizenship, the school empowers students to reach their full potential in a supportive and inclusive environment.

About the Role:

As the Youth Worker you will liaise between students, school personnel, and the home parents/guardians of students to provide support around educational, social, emotional or behaviour issues.

• Be part of the professional team working with the school and the community and liaise with students, teachers, parents, guidance officers, special needs teacher, administrative officers, officers of welfare agencies and other government departments.
• Monitor the attendance policy as a means of increasing awareness of students experiencing problems and allow for intervention before such problems get out of hand.
• Forge links between the school and families of students who show persistent absence from schooling to encourage students' continuous attendance at school and to assist students determine future educational requirements.
• Identify and provide appropriate assistance to students experiencing difficulties at school and/or at home which may put them at risk of leaving school prematurely.
• Maintain spreadsheets, data bases, accurate record keeping and additional administrative support as required.

Please view 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 2-page response to the Competencies section of 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.

• MSR704927_26P - Role Description (PDF, 274KB)
  Role Description
  
  Application Information Package (PDF, 285KB)
  Information Package for Applicants