Indigenous Education Counsellor – Student Engagement

Queensland Department of Education; Ipswich City; On-site; AUD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Kruger State School in Bellbird Park (Queensland) is seeking a Community Education Counsellor (Identified) to support Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students across multiple schools. The role focuses on engagement, wellbeing and educational outcomes within a culturally inclusive framework.

The incumbent will develop and deliver programs, share ATSI cultural perspectives with school communities, and administer funded programs in partnership with the school and wider community.

Qualifications

• Provide educational counselling to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students across multiple schools.
• Develop and deliver support programs to enhance student participation.
• Share information about ATSI social and cultural perspectives with school communities.
• Administer state and Commonwealth funded programs for ATSI communities.

Responsibilities

• Build and maintain connections with external information sources and support services.
• Support student engagement, wellbeing and educational outcomes.
• Foster inclusive school environments and culturally informed practices.

Skills

Counselling

Community engagement

ATSI engagement

Education support

Job description

Kruger State School in Bellbird Park (Queensland) is seeking a Community Education Counsellor (Identified) to support Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students across multiple schools. The role focuses on engagement, wellbeing and educational outcomes within a culturally inclusive framework.

The incumbent will develop and deliver programs, share ATSI cultural perspectives with school communities, and administer funded programs in partnership with the school and wider community.