Indigenous Education & Engagement Counselor

Queensland Government; Cairns Regional; On-site; AUD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Redlynch State College in Cairns, Far North Queensland, invites applications for a Community Education Counsellor (Identified). You will strengthen connections between the school, families and the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander community, supporting student engagement, wellbeing and educational success.

This role provides counselling across multiple schools, develops community activities, implements tailored support programs, and advises administrators on cultural matters while fostering

Responsibilities

• Provide educational counselling and support to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students across multiple schools.
• Develop and participate in school and community activities that encourage student engagement and strengthen family involvement in education.
• Implement support programs tailored to the educational needs of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students and their school communities.
• Build and maintain connections with external support services and share cultural knowledge and information to promote understanding of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander perspectives and protocols.
• Advise school administrators on relevant cultural and social matters, manage funded programs responsibly, and foster positive partnerships across the school community.

Job description

Redlynch State College in Cairns, Far North Queensland, invites applications for a Community Education Counsellor (Identified). You will strengthen connections between the school, families and the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander community, supporting student engagement, wellbeing and educational success.

This role provides counselling across multiple schools, develops community activities, implements tailored support programs, and advises administrators on cultural matters while fostering