About this job
About the School:
Brisbane Bayside State College is a school of approximately 950 students in the suburb of Wynnum West on the beautiful Bayside. At Brisbane Bayside State College, we are committed to providing high quality learning that caters for the diverse needs of all students. The college values its dedicated teachers and support staff, and has quality facilities and a strong community spirit.
The College motto is ‘Dare to be wise' which incorporates respecting ourselves, others & the community, as well as acting responsibly and ethically and valuing effort.
About the Role:
As the Student Support Officer you will closely with our students and family to provide support and promote the benefits of education to improve the outcomes for both student and their families.
Responsibilities:
- Liaise with families to encourage school attendance and to motivate students.
- Liaise with students and families to recognise any educational, social, emotional or behavioural issues.
- Monitor the behaviour and wellbeing of students to identify issues and organise intervention.
- Lead and implement initiatives to encourage a positive, caring and supportive environment at the school for students, families and community members.
- Innovate data capture management systems and develop subsequent intervention strategies.
- Act as an independent mediator between the school, students, families and community members to enhance open communication.
- Develop innovative and effective strategies for building relationships among students, families, community members and stakeholder groups to promote communication and resolve issues of concern.
- Work within a team-based management approach as a contact for students, families or community members regarding any concerns.
- Other suitable duties, consistent with the duties and responsibilities of the position as directed by the supervisor or nominated delegate.
Please refer to the attached role description for any mandatory requirements for this position.
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 1-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).
The Department of Education is a family inclusive workplace. Click here to find out more about our Inclusion and Diversity strategies.