About this job
About the Department of Education:
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.
Who We Are:
Northern Beaches State High School has grown to become the premier school of choice for parents and students in the rapidly growing Northern Beaches area of Townsville.
Until the high school opened in 1997, students had been forced to go all the way into town to continue their secondary schooling, meaning long days travelling on buses.
Northern Beaches State High School was designed with the future in mind and its infrastructure reflects the needs of a 21st Century school and its learners.
As a result, students at Northern Beaches State High School are well equipped for success in the 21st Century world.
Step Into Your Next Chapter:
In this vital role, you will provide wellbeing support and therapeutic interventions to students experiencing mild to moderate mental health concerns in addition to educational, behavioural, vocational, personal, social, family and wellbeing matters.
Your work will play a key role in fostering a supportive and inclusive school environment where every student can thrive.
Responsibilities include:
• Conducting psychoeducational assessments to support positive educational outcomes.
• Providing career development guidance to help students explore and achieve their future pathways.
• Supporting the development and implementation of a Multi-Tiered System of Support (MTSS) framework to enhance student wellbeing and learning outcomes.
• Providing advice and expertise to deliver individualised support for students with diverse needs.
• Leading and managing complex cases, including student protection matters, critical incidents, mental health challenges, and suicide prevention and postvention support.
Please view the role description for a full list of responsibilities.
Submit Your Application:
- Attach a brief resume including contact details for 2 referees (referees should have an understanding of your relevant work history)
- Attach a 2-page written statement in response to the attached role description.
- Attach a copy of your mandatory qualifications/registration outlined in 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.