About this job
About the Department
The Department of Education is dedicated to building an inclusive and diverse workforce that reflects the community and schools we support by treating everyone with respect and dignity. This starts with recruitment and selection. The methods of assessing suitability in the recruitment process may vary. This includes making reasonable adjustments to support applicants at all stages of the process and employee lifecycle.
About the School
Warwick State High School is a vibrant and inclusive learning community of over 710 students and approx 65 teaching staff.
Founded in 1912, the school is one of the oldest state secondary educational institutions in Queensland. Our gracious heritage buildings reflect a proud tradition of educational excellence, while modern classrooms and facilities provide the environment and resources to prepare our students for the challenges of the 21st century. The school offers a challenging and balanced curriculum which encourages students to explore options and achieve their personal best.
About the Role:
Your work will directly contribute to fostering a Positive School Culture. Supporting student engagement is critical in improving student outcomes, as regular school/class attendance enhances engagement, academic achievement, and overall wellbeing. By monitoring class attendance and ensuring timely follow-ups, you will help create a learning environment where students feel supported and encouraged to succeed.
Responsibilities include:
- Develop strong relationships with students using exceptional interpersonal skills and communication.
- Be available before, after school and during school times to monitor and assist students to re-engage and attend classes.
- Provide supervision of students through the facilitation of re-engagement in consultation with the Executive.
- Liason with Wellbeing Team, Attendance Officer and Exectuve to refer students to school support services staff and other personnel as required.
- Maintain quality in the performance of all duties, ensuring adherence to expectations, guidelines and procedures while continually seeking improvements in the way work is undertaken.
About You:
- Abiltiy to form and strengthen relationships with colleagues, students and parents.
- Can work independently and part of a high performing team.
- Proactive and demonstrate initiative to solve complex problems.
Mandatory requirements:
- In accordance with the Working with Children (Risk Management and Screening) Act 2000 a person is prohibited from working in regulated child-related employment unless the person holds a current Working with Children Check clearance (blue card) issued by Blue Card Services.
Interested? To Apply:
- 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.
When working in regulated employment an employee must have a current Working with Children Clearance (blue card) issued by Blue Card Services.
Salary rate shown is reflective of full-time (1.0 FTE).
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