Student Support Officer - Corymbia Reserve State High School

Queensland Government; Beaudesert; On-site; AUD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

The Queensland Government is seeking a dedicated Student Support Officer (AO4) for Corymbia Reserve State High School in Beaudesert. You will work with students, families and the broader community to boost educational engagement, attendance and wellbeing, including home visits and coordinating interventions.

You will build trusting relationships, remove barriers to learning, and contribute to a supportive school culture. This is a foundation role shaping a new school community from the ground up.

Qualifications

• Experience working with diverse learners and inclusive education practices is highly regarded.
• Ability to build genuine relationships with students, families and community partners.
• Strong communication, interpersonal and collaboration skills.

Responsibilities

• Build and sustain positive relationships with students, families and community stakeholders.
• Support attendance, engagement and wellbeing through proactive intervention.
• Collaborate with staff to address educational, social or behavioural barriers to learning.
• Monitor wellbeing and assist in implementing appropriate supports and interventions.
• Maintain accurate records and contribute to data-informed decisions.

Skills

Relationship building

Communication

Collaboration

Empathy

Problem solving

Job description

The Student Support Officer at Corymbia Reserve State High School works with students, families and the wider community to promote educational engagement, improve attendance and support student wellbeing.
The role involves conducting home visits, identifying educational and behavioural concerns, coordinating interventions, building positive relationships and mediating between the school and community to resolve issues and create a supportive learning environment.

Your Opportunity

Our new co-located secondary school is seeking a passionate and relationship-focused Student Support Officer (AO4) to join our foundation team. This is a unique opportunity to contribute to the establishment of a new school community from the ground up. As a foundation staff member, you will play a pivotal role in creating a culture where every student is known, valued and supported to achieve their potential.
Working alongside staff, students, families and community partners, you will help foster engagement, strengthen connections and remove barriers to learning and participation.
As a Student Support Officer, you will work proactively with students, families and the wider community to support student engagement, attendance, wellbeing and successful educational outcomes. You will build positive and trusting relationships that support students to overcome challenges and connect meaningfully with their learning, school and community.

Key Responsibilities Include

• Building and sustaining positive relationships with students, families and community stakeholders.
• Supporting student attendance, engagement and participation through proactive intervention and support strategies.
• Working collaboratively with students, families and staff to identify and address educational, social, emotional or behavioural barriers to learning.
• Monitoring student wellbeing and assisting in the implementation of appropriate supports and interventions.
• Promoting the value of education and encouraging positive engagement in learning.
• Supporting students and families to access relevant services and resources.
• Contributing to a positive, inclusive and supportive school culture.
• Maintaining accurate records and supporting data-informed decision-making.
• Working collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team to achieve positive outcomes for students.

About You: We are looking for someone who:

• Builds genuine and respectful relationships with young people and their families.
• Demonstrates empathy, resilience and a strong commitment to student wellbeing.
• Has strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Can work collaboratively with a broad range of stakeholders.
• Is proactive, solutions-focused and able to navigate complex situations with professionalism.
• Understands the importance of cultural responsiveness and inclusive practice.
• Demonstrates sound judgement, discretion and integrity.
• Is committed to improving outcomes for all students.

Experience working with diverse learners, including students with disability, and an understanding of inclusive education practices will be highly regarded.
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.
Occupational group Education & Training