About this job
About the School
Innisfail State College is a unique and integrated educational institution that has been serving the community since 2010. The college combines secondary schooling, special education, and TAFE training, offering a diverse and inclusive learning environment for students from pre-prep to Year 12, as well as adult learners. With a strong focus on individualised support, positive relationships, and holistic education, the college is committed to helping students achieve success in their chosen pathways, whether academic, vocational, or professional. Innisfail State College is proud to foster a supportive and collaborative community that values diversity and lifelong learning.
About the Role
As the Youth Support Coordinator, you will play a vital role in supporting student wellbeing and engagement, ensuring they remain connected to education and training opportunities. You will work closely with students, families, and the wider school community to address barriers to learning and provide targeted interventions that promote positive outcomes.
Key responsibilities include:
- Identifying barriers to student success and connecting them with appropriate support services.
- Providing individual case management and group support to maximise student engagement.
- Developing and fostering relationships with families to support at-risk students.
- Monitoring attendance patterns and implementing early intervention strategies.
- Creating and delivering programs to enhance social and emotional wellbeing.
This role would suit a compassionate and proactive individual who is passionate about making a difference in the lives of young people and supporting their educational journey.
About You
The following traits would be beneficial:
- Experience in youth support, case management, or a related field.
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills to engage with students, families, and stakeholders.
- Ability to develop and implement wellbeing programs tailored to student needs.
- Knowledge of early intervention strategies and support services for at-risk youth.
- Organisational skills to maintain accurate records and monitor student progress.
Why Join Us
Innisfail State College offers a dynamic and supportive work environment where you can make a meaningful impact on the lives of students and their families. Join a dedicated team of professionals committed to fostering a culture of inclusion, growth, and success for all learners.
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 response to the below questions:
- How have you demonstrated the:
- Ability to build and maintain positive, respectful, and trusting relationships with
students from diverse backgrounds, using strong interpersonal and communication skills to
provide individualised support and effective case management. - Ability to work collaboratively as part of a multidisciplinary student services
team, effectively liaising with school support staff, support services and other stakeholders to
coordinate holistic, student-centred support. - Ability to develop, strengthen, and sustain positive relationships between the
school and families to support student wellbeing and engagement, including conducting home
visits in a sensitive and professional manner. Ability to identify at-risk students, and refer them
to appropriate school or external support services. - Capacity to use analytical skills to interpret student data to contribute to effective case
management for students.
- Ability to build and maintain positive, respectful, and trusting relationships with
- How have you demonstrated the:
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.
management for students.
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.