About this job
About Us:
Located in the heart of Logan, Woodridge State High School serves a diverse and dynamic community. We are well-resourced, innovative, and aligned to state-wide educational priorities. Our teachers are supported to evolve their practice daily in a school where inclusion, achievement, and student voice are at the centre of everything we do. Woodridge is more than a workplace it's a community of educators committed to being Empowered, Resilient, and World Changing.
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.
About the Role:
Responsibilities include, but not limited to;
- Provide counselling and targeted support services to Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander students across multiple schools to enhance their educational engagement and wellbeing.
- Develop and implement programs and activities, both within and outside school, that encourage participation in education among students and their families.
- Build and maintain strong partnerships between schools, families, and external organisations to support student development and access to services.
- Offer cultural guidance and share knowledge of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander perspectives, ensuring cultural awareness and understanding within the school community.
- Advise school staff and leaders on cultural protocols and effectively manage funded programs to support student outcomes and community engagement.
Please refer to the attached role description for any mandatory requirements for this position.
How to apply:
- Please submit a brief resume including contact details for 2 referees (referees should have an understanding of your relevant previous work history); and
- A 2-pg written statement in response to 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.