EOI - Community Education Counsellor (Identified) - Ferny Grove State High School

Job Reference QLD/MNR692606/26E
Closing date June 28, 2026
Location Brisbane - North
Contact (07) 3550 5714

About this job

This temporary vacancy is open to Expressions of Interest and any extensions to this appointment will not exceed 12 months.

About the School

Ferny Grove State High School is a highly regarded Independent Public School in Brisbane. Set within a beautiful bushland environment just 12 kilometres from the CBD, the school is renowned for its strong tradition of excellence across academic, sporting, cultural and citizenship pursuits. With signature excellence programs including German Immersion, Music, Sport and the LEAF academic extension program, Ferny Grove State High School provides a dynamic and supportive environment where students are encouraged to “Always Aim High.”

About the Role

Responsibilities include:

  • 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.

Interested? To Apply: 

  • 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 in response to the attached role description

We welcome all applicants to share any support needed to ensure our recruitment process is inclusive.

Applicants need to be a current Queensland Government employee to be eligible to apply.

Applications from recruitment agencies will not be accepted.