Student Support Officer - Kruger State School (3 Positions), Education

Queensland Government; Brisbane; On-site; AUD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Kruger State School in Ipswich, Australia, is seeking a Student Support Officer to help students succeed through proactive engagement with families and the broader school community. The role focuses on attendance, wellbeing, and targeted support.

You will innovate data capture systems, develop intervention strategies, and work within a collaborative team to identify and address educational, social, emotional or behavioural needs.

Qualifications

• Experience building relationships with students, families and communities.
• Ability to liaise with families and conduct home visits.
• Experience using data capture systems to inform interventions.

Responsibilities

• Innovate data capture management systems and develop intervention strategies.
• Build positive relationships with students, parents, community and elders, and provide input into local decision making to ensure optimum outcomes.
• Liaise with families and conduct home visits to encourage school attendance and to motivate students.
• Liaise with students and families to recognise any educational, social, emotional or behavioural issues.
• Work within a team based management approach as a contact for students, families or community members regarding any concerns.

Skills

Relationship building

Intervention planning

Data capture management

Home visits

Team-based collaboration

Job description

Kruger State School is a thriving Prep to Year 6 school with approximately 1,000 students and a proud reputation for excellence in academic achievement, the performing arts and sport. We are committed to providing a safe, supportive and inclusive environment where students are empowered to reach their full potential through high-quality learning and strong wellbeing supports. Working in partnership with families and the wider community, we foster positive relationships, learning excellence and a culture of respect, collaboration and continuous improvement. Our focus is on preparing students with the knowledge, skills and confidence to succeed in the future.

Your opportunity:

As the Student Support Officer, your responsibilities include but not limited to:

• Innovate data capture management systems and develop subsequent intervention strategies.
• Build and sustain positive relationships with students, parents, community and elders, and provide input into local decision making to ensure optimum outcomes.
• Liaise with families and conduct home visits to encourage school attendance and to motivate students.
• Liaise with students and families to recognise any educational, social, emotional or behavioural issues.
• Work within a team based management approach as a contact for students, families or community members regarding any concerns.

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.

Student Support Officer - Kruger State School (3 Positions), Education Ipswich, Australia