Student Support Officer - Pacific Pines State High School

Queensland Department of Education; Gold Coast City; On-site; AUD 65,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Queensland Department of Education seeks a dedicated Student Support Officer for Pacific Pines State High School to promote student wellbeing and participation in learning. The role supports students facing complex social, emotional, family, or wellbeing challenges through trauma-aware, strengths-based approaches and strong collaboration with families, staff, and external agencies.

The successful candidate will develop data systems, build positive relationships with students and the community,

Responsibilities

• Develop data collection and management systems and implement appropriate intervention strategies.
• Establish and maintain positive relationships with students, families, community members and Elders, contributing to local decision-making.
• Engage with families through communication and home visits to encourage school attendance and identify educational, social, emotional and behavioural concerns.
• Monitor student behaviour and wellbeing, coordinate interventions and contribute to a team-based approach to addressing concerns.
• Lead initiatives that promote a positive and supportive school environment, mediate between the school and community, and develop strategies to improve communication and resolve issues.

Job description

Student Support Officer - Pacific Pines State High School

Queensland Department of Education – Queensland

Pacific Pines State High School is seeking an experienced and student-focused Student Support Officer to promote student wellbeing, engagement and participation in learning.

The role focuses on supporting students experiencing complex social, emotional, family or wellbeing challenges through a relationship-based, trauma-aware and strengths-based approach. Working collaboratively with students, families, school staff and external agencies, the Student Support Officer helps students overcome barriers, build positive connections and thrive in their school community.

If you're passionate about supporting young people and empowering them to reach their full potential, this is an opportunity to make a meaningful and lasting difference.

About the School:

Pacific Pines State High School is a proud and established school that values strong and supportive relationships between staff, parents, and students.

As a school our mission is to inspire excellence to empower success. We value our staff and support our students to achieve these goals.

It is these ideas and values that form the foundation of our teaching and learning practices and contribute to a positive and supportive school culture.

Your opportunity:

• Develop data collection and management systems and implement appropriate intervention strategies.
• Establish and maintain positive relationships with students, families, community members and Elders, contributing to local decision-making.
• Engage with families through communication and home visits to encourage school attendance and identify educational, social, emotional and behavioural concerns.
• Monitor student behaviour and wellbeing, coordinate interventions and contribute to a team-based approach to addressing concerns.
• Lead initiatives that promote a positive and supportive school environment, mediate between the school and community, and develop strategies to improve communication and resolve issues.

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

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.