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.
Why This Role Matters:
As a specialist member of a multidisciplinary team within a school setting, this role offers a unique opportunity to make a meaningful impact on the lives of children and young people.
You'll work closely with students, staff, parents, carers, and the broader community to foster a safe, supportive, and inclusive environment.
Through services such as counselling, assessment, and targeted intervention, you'll play a vital role in promoting student mental health and wellbeing, helping them thrive both personally and academically. Your expertise will contribute to early identification of needs, collaborative planning, and evidence-based support strategies.
We understand that flexibility is important, which is why the FTE for this position is negotiable.
Both full-time and part-time fractions will be considered in consultation with the successful applicant.
Key Responsibilities:
- Provide individual and group targeted intervention to students, parents, and families
- Offer comprehensive support to families to enhance student wellbeing
- Identify when students require external mental health support and facilitate warm referrals
- Maintain confidential records and data systems in line with departmental policies
- Collaborate within a multi-disciplinary team and engage with school, community, and inter-agency networks
Please view the role description for a full list of responsibilities.
Location: Metropolitan South Region - Brisbane South, Brisbane West, Bayside (including islands), Ipswich, and Laidley district areas School Types: Primary, Secondary, and Special Schools.
What We Offer:
- Access to ongoing professional development and tailored support
- Supervision provided to meet AHPRA registration requirements (pro-rata)
- Opportunities to collaborate and network with a vibrant community of student wellbeing professionals across the region
- Flexible work options: part-time and full-time roles
- 12.5% superannuation and 17.5% annual leave loading
- Standard work week of 38 hours
- Opportunities to expand hours across multiple school sites
Submit Your Application:
- Attach a brief resume including contact details for 2 referees (referees should have an understanding of your relevant work history)
- Attach no more than 2 pages outlining your suitability for the role addressing the key capabilities as outlined in How You Will Be Assessed in the 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.