Community Education Counsellor - Identified - Ferny Grove State High School

Job Reference QLD/MNR696826/26T
Closing date August 17, 2026
Location Brisbane - North
Contact 07 3550 5714

About this job

Who We Are:

Welcome to Ferny Grove State High School. Our school is a vibrant and exciting place where our students are encouraged to 'Always Aim High'.

We have an excellent reputation in the wider community for outstanding achievements across academic, cultural, sporting and citizenship areas and students are provided with opportunities to achieve their personal best.

Our school is founded on strong values - 'respect, learning, community and creativity'. 

These values form the basis for strong relationships with each other, the way we learn, work and achieve success in a dynamic 21st Century learning environment.

Step Into Your Next Chapter:

  • 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.

Please view the role description for a full list of responsibilities.

Submit Your Application:

  • 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 about how your achievements and capabilities meet the requirements of the role.

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.