About this job
About the Department
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.
Your Role
Based in Metropolitan North Regional Office (Nundah and North Lakes) this role is to support re-engagement of young people into an educational pathway to ensure they reaching their full potential and maximise their learning days. Building partnerships, referrals and collaboration with external agencies to support the student and deliver meaningful pathways are a key component of this role.
Responsibilities Include:
- Respond to the needs of the identified young people and families to assist with engagement and personalised learning plans in partnership with school communities and external stakeholders.
- Lead and implement initiatives to encourage a positive, caring and supportive environment at the school for students, families and community members.
- Engage in administration tasks, prepare and present papers and reports relating to the role to regional leadership team on the progress and outcomes of student engagement.
- Liaise with families and conduct home visits to encourage school attendance and to motivate students.
- Liaise with students and families to recognise any educational, social, emotional or behavioural issues.
About You
Desirable experience for this role:
- Case management.
- Previous experience working with young people..
- Brief statement/dot points on candidate qualities needed for the vacancy.
- Case management.
- Previous experience working with young people.
Benefits:
- 12.75% superannuation
- Flexible work arrangements
- Parking on site (close to public transport.)
Interested? To Apply
- Attach a brief resume including contact details for 2 referees (referees should be familiar with your relevant work history).
- Attach a written statement (2-page maximum) 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.