Student Support Officer - Coombabah State High School

Queensland Department of Education; Gold Coast City; On-site; AUD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Queensland Department of Education – Coombabah State High School seeks a Student Support Officer to enhance student wellbeing, attendance and engagement. You will collaborate with students, families and Elders to identify needs and implement targeted interventions.

The role emphasizes relationship building, resilience and effective communication to support positive outcomes and a safe, inclusive school culture across the local community.

Qualifications

• Experience supporting student wellbeing and attendance initiatives.
• Ability to build strong relationships with students, families and Elders.
• Proven skills in mediating conflict and applying restorative practices.

Responsibilities

• Improve data collection and management systems to identify student needs and develop appropriate intervention strategies.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with students, families, community members and Elders.
• Engage with students and families through communication and home visits to encourage school attendance and identify concerns.
• Monitor student wellbeing and behaviour and coordinate interventions with the school team.
• Promote a safe, caring environment and facilitate open communication to strengthen relationships.

Skills

Relationship building

Communication

Conflict resolution

Behaviour management

Job description

Queensland Department of Education – Queensland

Coombabah State High School is seeking a passionate, proactive and dedicated Student Support Officer to join our supportive and dynamic school community.

This is an exciting opportunity for an individual who is committed to making a genuine difference in the lives of young people by supporting positive behaviour, student wellbeing and engagement in education.

If you thrive in a fast-paced school environment, enjoy working collaboratively and are passionate about creating positive outcomes for students, we encourage you to apply and become part of the Coombabah State High School team.

About us:

Coombabah State High School is a vibrant and caring learning community. We are located in a spacious, natural environment.

At Coombabah High, we promote belonging. We are community focused. Together we celebrate our talents and achievements, support and encourage each other. Our students and families' cultures, perspectives and experiences shape and enrich our school.

We value the strong, supportive relationships we have built within our school and wider community. Our academic, sporting, cultural and industry links offer opportunities for each student to gain the skills and experience they need to thrive in a rapidly changing, globalised world.

Your opportunity:

• Improve data collection and management systems to identify student needs and develop appropriate intervention strategies.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with students, families, community members and Elders, contributing to local decision-making to support positive outcomes.
• Engage with students and families through communication and home visits to encourage school attendance and identify educational, social, emotional and behavioural concerns.
• Monitor student wellbeing and behaviour, coordinate interventions where needed, and work collaboratively with the school team to address concerns raised by students, families and the community.
• Promote a safe, caring and supportive school environment by facilitating open communication, mediating between stakeholders and developing effective strategies to strengthen relationships and resolve issues.

Please view the role description for a full list of responsibilities.

The perfect fit:

• We are looking for someone who can build strong, positive relationships with students, demonstrate resilience and sound judgement in challenging situations, and confidently support students through conflict resolution, behaviour interventions and restorative practices.
• Working collaboratively with school leadership, staff, students and families, the successful applicant will play a key role in implementing proactive behaviour support strategies, responding to challenging behaviours and assisting students to develop the social, emotional and self-regulation skills needed to succeed at school.
• The ideal candidate will be an approachable, highly motivated team player with excellent communication skills, a calm and consistent approach to behaviour management, and a genuine passion for supporting young people to reach their full potential.

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.