About this job
About the Department:
Working for the Queensland Department of Education means joining an organisation that values its people and promotes leadership and innovation. Be part of an environment that respects professionalism and diversity, offers training and development opportunities and embraces flexible careers and work-life balance. Find out more about working with us.
Your Role:
Community Education Counsellors (CEC's) have been an integral component of the Queensland Department of Education for more than 50 years. They are dedicated professionals who offer educational counselling and support to identified schools, with the primary aim of ensuring Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander students, their families and their communities have access to the tools and services required to experience success in their academic journey. Embracing the principles of Brighter Futures; Delivering excellence in every state school, for every student, CEC's walk alongside school leaders, valuing culture and creating inclusive teaching and learning environments whereby all students have equal access to education and learning, education settings are inclusive and accessible and the voices of Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander students, community and stakeholders are valued.
Responsibilities include:
- Provide educational 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.
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 be familiar with your relevant work history).
An optional information Teams meeting will be hosted to inform potential applicants of the role and duties of the school-based Community Education Counsellor. To register for this information session which will be held on Thursday January 22nd at 1pm, and to be forwarded a link, please email dee.basaraba@qed.qld.gov.au
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.