Community Education Counsellor (Identified) - Isabella State School

Queensland Government; Cairns Regional; On-site; AUD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Isabella State School in Edmonton near Cairns is seeking a Community Education Counsellor (Identified) to provide culturally safe counselling, education and support across multiple schools for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students and communities.

You will lead community education initiatives, strengthen resilience, improve access to education and work with families, schools and community organisations to promote wellbeing and inclusive education.

Responsibilities

• Support Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students and families to improve educational outcomes.
• Develop programs that promote student engagement, attendance and achievement.
• Build partnerships with schools, families and community organisations.
• Promote cultural awareness and provide advice on cultural protocols.
• Coordinate student support services and monitor funded programs.
• Work collaboratively with school staff and communities to support student success.

Skills

Cultural awareness

Community engagement

Interagency collaboration

Job description

We are seeking a dedicated, culturally aware and community-minded Community Education Counsellor (Identified) to support Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students, families and community groups.

In this rewarding role, you will work across a number of schools to provide educational counselling, support services and culturally responsive programs that encourage student engagement, participation, attendance and achievement. You will build strong partnerships between schools, families and community organisations while promoting understanding of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultures, histories and perspectives.

If you are passionate about supporting students, strengthening community partnerships and promoting culturally inclusive education, we encourage you to apply.

About Us

Our school is located on Walker Road in Edmonton, just south of Cairns. The school opened on 29 January 2007 and has continued to grow. We now have approximately 500 eager learners from Prep to Year 6.

We provide supports which cater for the individual needs of all students. Our purpose is to provide opportunities for all students to achieve their potential. Our vision is the provision of quality educational services in a safe, supportive and inclusive environment.

At Isabella State School we have adopted the values and principles from the 'Positive Behaviour for Learning' program. Our 3 school expectations are learning, respect and safety and everything we do strives to uphold these values. We consider values such as good manners, caring behaviour and pride in our school and ourselves as integral to the culture of our school. We believe that every child matters every day and that all students can achieve and be successful.

Your Opportunity

The Community Education Counsellor (Identified) provides culturally safe counselling, education and support services to individuals, families and community groups. The role focuses on improving wellbeing, strengthening resilience, supporting access to education and community services, and delivering community education initiatives that respond to local needs.

Responsibilities

• Support Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students and families to improve educational outcomes.
• Develop programs that promote student engagement, attendance and achievement.
• Build partnerships with schools, families and community organisations.
• Promote cultural awareness and provide advice on cultural protocols.
• Coordinate student support services and monitor funded programs.
• Work collaboratively with school staff and communities to support student success.

Please refer to the Role Description for a full list of responsibilities.

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.

Occupational group

Education & Training