About this job
Who We Are:
Spinifex State College is a leading three-campus secondary school in Mount Isa, offering quality education for Years 7-12, including boarding facilities and strong vocational and industry pathways.
Known for its supportive community, innovative learning opportunities, and close links with local industry and TAFE, the college empowers students to achieve success both academically and professionally.
Step Into Your Next Chapter:
This is a boarding Campus and the role involves shift work on a rotating 24/7 roster.
The applicant must be available to work shifts during the school terms.
Experience in boarding is essential in this training role.
Responsibilities include:
- Design and deliver comprehensive induction programs and targeted training in alignment with the Boarding Way framework and mandatory policies.
- Provide advanced training and coaching to Senior Student Support Workers (SSSWs) and Student Support Workers (SSWs), supporting them to identify strengths and development areas, and assisting in the creation and ongoing maintenance of personalised professional development plans.
- Provide guidance and support to SSSWs and SSWs in monitoring overall student behaviour, enabling early identification of individuals experiencing difficulties and the organisation of timely interventions before issues escalate.
- Provide guidance and support to SSSWs and SSWs to lead the development and management of a safe and secure environment for secondary students residing at the Campus and develop and implement initiatives to encourage a positive and supportive residential environment.
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.
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.