About this job
About Us:
Located in a south western suburb of Brisbane, Queensland, Algester State School is a co-educational government, primary school with around 1,000 students. Our doors opened in 1977 and since then we have been a vital part of the local community.
Creating Futures Together is our school motto and has been an impetus for us to grow and develop digital pedagogies to deliver 21st Century learning. We encourage our students to be creative and critical learners. We engage them in exciting ways of learning and embrace change as a normal part of life and education. Our culture is very much that of collaboration and support.
About the Role:
Responsibilities include, but not limited to;
- Provide advocacy, counselling, psychoeducational assessment, and targeted support to students, with expert advice to teachers and parents on educational, behavioural, mental health, career, and family-related matters.
- Work collaboratively within multidisciplinary teams and with external agencies to deliver coordinated case management, referrals, and comprehensive support that enhances student engagement and access to learning.
- Assess student learning, developmental, emotional, and behavioural needs through observation and formal assessment, and develop evidence-based recommendations for educational adjustments, interventions, and individualised support plans.
- Lead and contribute to student protection, behaviour support, gifted education, critical incident response, transition planning, and intensive behaviour support, including SET planning and future pathway counselling in secondary settings.
- Maintain high ethical standards in confidentiality, record keeping, and legal compliance, while engaging in ongoing professional development and delivering training and support to school staff and parents.
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 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.