Learning Support Coordinator

BUSY Ability; Cairns Regional; On-site; AUD 60,000 - 80,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

NFP Salary Packaging

Paid parental leave

12.5% superannuation

13 weeks long service leave

Dedicated training budget

Employee Assistance Program

Community Giving day

Job summary

BABusy Ability in Cairns is looking for a passionate educator to fill a part-time leadership role, encompassing both a Learning Support Teacher and Learning Support Coordinator position. You will play a crucial role in shaping the wellbeing and educational journeys of disengaged young individuals within a supportive and values-driven environment.

Key responsibilities include championing inclusive education and using data to target effective interventions. You will also manage case processes to ensure that every student feels valued and supported. This unique opportunity includes benefits such as NFP salary packaging, superannuation, and opportunities for professional growth.

Qualifications

• Must have a relevant teaching qualification and passion for supporting diverse learners.
• Confidence in delivering and adapting curriculum in a secondary school environment.
• Experience coordinating supports for young people with complex needs.

Responsibilities

• Shape learning and wellbeing journey of disengaged young people.
• Champion inclusive education and embed trauma-informed practice.
• Strengthen case management processes for student support.

Skills

Teaching qualification

Inclusive education knowledge

Case management experience

Communication skills

Data interpretation abilities

Education

Full or provisional Queensland teacher registration

Job description

The BUSY School is part of The BUSY Group, a not-for-profit organisation presenting over 47 years as a community partner providing employment services, vocational education and training, apprenticeships, mentoring, Inclusive Employment Support, and allied health services.

The BUSY School is an independent Special Assistance School with 10 campuses across Queensland and New Zealand, providing an alternative program for Year 11 and 12 students who are disengaged or at risk of disengaging from education. Our program has expanded to include The BUSY School Online (TBSO) offering flexible access to our program for all students across Queensland.

Each campus provides a supportive and safe learning environment for young people by providing them with an education program that includes vocational education and training (VET), work experience and opportunities for school-based apprenticeships and traineeships. Our team support the students to gain employability and transferability skills to increases their sense of wellbeing, resilience, belonging, academic achievement, career exploration and employment outcomes.

Our teams’ focus is centred at re-engaging our students to learn, remain eligible for a Queensland Certificate of Education (QCE) and gain employment or further training outcomes upon student’s graduation from Year 12.

Job Description

About the Role

We are looking for someone to step into a meaningful leadership position where you’ll shape the learning and wellbeing journey of young people who need it most. This unique role blends 0.5 Learning Support Teacher with 0.5 Learning Support Coordinator, giving you the opportunity to both teach and lead within a supportive, values‑driven school community.

As a key member of our campus leadership team, you’ll bring BUSY Schools’ wellbeing and support strategy to life. You’ll champion inclusive education, embed trauma‑informed practice, and use data to drive targeted interventions that help disengaged students reconnect with learning.

Your work will strengthen case management processes, guide wellbeing initiatives, and ensure every student is genuinely known, valued, and supported. At BUSY Schools, you’ll help create a culture where young people feel safe, empowered, and able to thrive—academically, socially, and personally.

This is a part time position based in our Cairns campus working 19 hours a week.

• NFP Salary Packaging (up to $15,900 per year) PLUS meal and entertainment card
• 12.5% superannuation
• Paid parental leave
• 13 weeks long service leave with access at 7 years
• Clear pathways for internal advancement
• Dedicated training budget for personal and professional growth
• BUSY Benefits program-retaildiscountsand access to Fitness Passport
• Community Giving day
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• Employee Assistance Program with Sonder Wellbeing App

Desired Skills and Experience

About You

We’re looking for an educator who brings both heart and expertise to their practice. To thrive in this role, you will have:

• A relevant teaching qualification and a genuine passion for supporting diverse learners
• Full or provisional Queensland teacher registration, with eligibility for full registration
• Confidence delivering and adapting curriculum within a secondary school environment
• Strong knowledge of inclusive education, with the ability to tailor support for students with varied learning needs
• Demonstrated experience in case management, ensuring students receive coordinated and effective support
• The ability to interpret wellbeing and academic data to design targeted, evidence‑based interventions
• Exceptional communication and relationship‑building skills, enabling you to connect with students, families, and colleagues
• Experience working with young people who present with complex needs, including coordinating wraparound supports and maintaining clear, accurate documentation
• Eligibility to obtain a Blue Card and National Police Check with no disqualifying outcomes

Next steps...

This role will actively commence recruitment from the date of advertisement. The closing date of this ad is dependent on the appointment of the role.

The BUSY Group is an organisation that prioritises the safeguarding of children and all vulnerable people by actively adopting strategies that embed a culture of zero tolerance for abuse of any kind. The appointment of successful applicants will be subject to satisfactory employment screening including criminal history and relevant working with children checks.

The BUSY Group is committed to achieving a diverse workforce and strongly encourages applications from First Nations People,veterans, people from culturally diverse backgrounds and people with disabilities.