About this job
About Trinity Bay State High School
Established in 1960, Trinity Bay State High School has developed a tradition of excellence in teaching and learning. The school enjoys a positive reputation within the community of Cairns and provides an extensive curriculum for all students.
The school is an Independent Public School that boasts excellent student results, very high public confidence, a strong International Program and direct links to James Cook University and Central Queensland University.
About the Role
Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
- Conducting routine truancy checks around the school, maintaining a database to track truancy patterns for follow-up, and issuing lunchtime detentions for students with consistent absenteeism;
- Liaise with Attendance Officer, Case Manager or other support officer and review OneSchool Profile to gather individual student information;
- Facilitating restorative processes to address barriers with students or staff and developing personalised Engagement Plans for students, identifying both short-term and long-term goals to improve classroom attendance and learning outcomes;
- Liase with parents/caregivers for identified students, including discussion of goals and progress;
- Refering students to other support services within the school;
- Assit in other areas of the behaviour/engagement team as required.
About You
- The ideal candidate for the School Engagement Officer role will have strong interpersonal skills are essential to create meaningful connections with students, families, and staff, fostering a supportive school environment. They will have a keen eye for detail in tracking and reporting attendance data accurately.
- Effective time management skills are crucial to prioritise tasks and meet deadlines while balancing multiple responsibilities in a dynamic, fast-paced school setting.
- Experience working within school specific programs such as OneSchool and ID attend is highly desirable.
Please refer to the attached role description for any mandatory requirements for this position.
How to Apply
- Please attach a brief resume including contact details for 2 referees (referees should have an understanding of your relevant previous work history); and
- A 1-pg 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.
When working in regulated employment an employee must have a current Working with Children Clearance (blue card) issued by Blue Card Services.
Salary rate shown is reflective of full-time (1.0 FTE).
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