School-Based Youth Engagement Coordinator

Queensland Department of Education; Brisbane; On-site; AUD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Springwood State High School, part of the Queensland Department of Education, is seeking a Youth Support Coordinator to join our team. You will identify barriers affecting student engagement and learning, provide targeted support, and refer young people to relevant services as needed.

You will maintain daily records, monitor attendance, and collaborate with staff, families, welfare agencies and government departments to support students in education or training and promote their wellbeing.

Responsibilities

• Identify barriers affecting student engagement and learning, provide appropriate support and refer young people to relevant support services when required.
• Maintain daily records of student interactions, monitor attendance patterns and implement early intervention strategies in line with the school's attendance plan.
• Build positive relationships with students, families and the wider school community to support continued participation in education and training, including conducting home visits where appropriate.
• Work collaboratively with school staff, parents, guidance officers, welfare agencies and government departments to identify and support students experiencing difficulties at school or at home.
• Develop and implement programs that promote students' social and emotional wellbeing, support positive learning outcomes and provide ongoing assistance to help students remain engaged with education or training.

Job description

Springwood State High School, part of the Queensland Department of Education, is seeking a Youth Support Coordinator to join our team. You will identify barriers affecting student engagement and learning, provide targeted support, and refer young people to relevant services as needed.

You will maintain daily records, monitor attendance, and collaborate with staff, families, welfare agencies and government departments to support students in education or training and promote their wellbeing.