Are you passionate about supporting young people to overcome challenges, build confidence and achieve their full potential?

We are seeking a dedicated and compassionate Youth Support Coordinator to support at-risk students and help them remain engaged in education and training.

In this rewarding role, you will work closely with students, families, school staff and community services to identify barriers to learning, provide targeted support and connect young people with the resources they need to succeed.

Job details

About us:

Woodridge State High School opened in January 1972. In January 1974, enrolments totalled 1,689 students, making it the biggest school in Queensland at the time. Woodridge State High School was founded out of a passion to provide the best possible educational opportunities for students in the Woodridge area. 

Our school celebrates a strong sense of community and is reflective of the multicultural Logan region. We are especially proud of the ways in which we celebrate richness and diversity in student backgrounds. Woodridge State High School now educates approximately 1400 students from over 60 cultural backgrounds.

Our school is at the forefront of community leadership, addressing the needs of our diverse community through advocacy, educational, professional and social networks and services. As a school, we value the education of students to make informed choices about themselves, their future, and the world around them.

It is the vision of Woodridge State High School to provide a thriving, agile teaching and learning environment, leading our community to be empowered, connected and futures focused - Empowered, Resilient... World Changing!

Your opportunity:

• Refer at risk students to appropriate agencies and support services that will assist students to overcome barriers to education and training.
• Provide individual support, case management and, where appropriate, group support to students to maximise their engagement with education and training.

Responsibilities:

• Identify barriers to education and refer students to appropriate support services.
• Provide individual support and case management to improve student engagement and learning outcomes.
• Monitor attendance and implement early intervention strategies.
• Build positive relationships with students, families, school staff and community agencies.
• Promote student wellbeing through targeted support and intervention programs.
• Maintain accurate records and monitor student progress.
• Support at-risk students to remain engaged in education and achieve positive outcomes.

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 2-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.

• SER705045_26P - Role Description (PDF, 275KB)
  Role Description
  
  Application Information Package (PDF, 285KB)
  Information Package for Applicants