Youth Worker - Shailer Park State High School

About Shailer Park State High School

At Shailer Park, we offer superior opportunities in academics, sports, the arts, and leadership, empowering students to excel in every aspect of their education. Guided by our 4R values, Respectful, Resourceful, Reflective, Resilient, we foster a culture of high expectations and personal growth, where every student can reach their full potential.

Our vision of Excellence in Learning and Life is enacted through strong partnerships between students, staff, parents, and the community. Together, we create an environment where students thrive academically, socially, and personally, preparing them to make their mark in the world.

About the Role

Responsibilities include:

Be part of the professional team working with the school and the community and liaise with students, teachers, parents, guidance officers, special needs teacher, administrative officers, officers of welfare agencies and other government departments.
Monitor the attendance policy as a means of increasing awareness of students experiencing problems and allow for intervention before such problems get out of hand.
Forge links between the school and families of students who show persistent absence from schooling to encourage students' continuous attendance at school and to assist students determine future educational requirements.
Identify and provide appropriate assistance to students experiencing difficulties at school and/or at home which may put them at risk of leaving school prematurely.
Maintain spreadsheets, data bases and accurate record keeping.
Contribute to a positive, caring and supportive school image in the community.

Please refer to the attached role description for any mandatory requirements for this position.

How to Apply

Please attach a brief resume including contact details for 2 referees (referees should have an understanding of your relevant previous work history).
Attach a copy of your mandatory qualifications/registration outlined in the attached role description

OR;

Attach evidence of the mandatory requirements 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.

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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