About this job
Our School
Clinton State School is a vibrant community where innovation and community spirit go hand in hand. We're passionate about creating a supportive, future-focused environment where both students and staff thrive. Come and be part of a school that values growth, collaboration and success.
Your Role
As the Community Education Counsellor (Identified) you will:
- 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 Community Education Counsellor (Identified) reports to the school Principal or delegate.
This is a part-time temporary role offered at 46 hours per fortnight for 12 months with the possibility of extension.
Responsibilities include
The successful applicant will:
- Provide educational counselling and support services to Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander children and students across a number of schools.
- Participate in the development of activities, in and out of school, likely to enhance the involvement in education of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students and their families.
- Develop and undertake support service programs designed to meet the needs of the school/s that will encourage the educational participation of Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander children and students.
- Establish and maintain links with out of school sources of information and support services to assist in the advancement of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander children and students.
- Provide information to the school community about Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander social and cultural perspectives.
- Utilise, in an accountable manner, state and commonwealth funded school-based programs that focus on Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander students and communities.
- Provide advice and information to school administrators regarding Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander social and cultural protocols in order to meet the needs of schools and their communities.
- Ensure that relevant information concerning Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander social and cultural issues is readily available to all members of the school community.
- Participate in activities to develop productive partnerships between members of the school community.
Please review the role description for a full list of responsibilities.
Contact Name: Chris Munro, Principal (07) 4978 9333
Closing Date: 23-January-2026
Applicant Response
Attach a resume and covering letter outlining your experience as it relates to the role capabilities including contact details for 2 referees (referees should have an understanding of your relevant work history)
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.