Youth Worker - Corinda State High School

Queensland Department of Education; Brisbane; On-site; AUD 60,000 - 78,000; Full time

Job summary

Queensland Department of Education – Corinda State High School is seeking a Youth Worker to support students with educational, social, emotional or behavioural needs, liaising with students, parents/guardians and school staff.

This role involves monitoring attendance, building links with families, identifying students at risk, and maintaining records, data management, and providing administrative support as required.

Qualifications

• Experience liaising with students, families and school staff preferred.
• Ability to support students' educational, social, emotional or behavioural needs.
• Strong record-keeping and data management skills.

Responsibilities

• Monitor attendance to identify and intervene early.
• Build links between the school and families to support ongoing attendance.
• Identify and assist students at risk of leaving school prematurely.
• Maintain spreadsheets and data records, and provide administrative support as required.
• Collaborate with teachers, parents, guidance officers and welfare agencies.

Job description

Youth Worker - Corinda State High School

Queensland Department of Education - Queensland

Corinda State High School is searching for a Youth Worker who is passionate about supporting our students.

Who We Are:

Corinda State High School is one of Brisbane's leading state high schools, proudly located in the city's vibrant western suburbs. Offering a comprehensive coeducational experience from Year 7 to Year 12, the school is renowned for its strong academic performance, diverse curriculum, and commitment to excellence in teaching and learning. Corinda State High School provides students with access to a broad range of academic, vocational, cultural, and sporting programs, supported by modern facilities and a dedicated staff team. With a strong focus on innovation, leadership, and global citizenship, the school empowers students to reach their full potential in a supportive and inclusive environment.

About the Role:

As the Youth Worker you will liaise between students, school personnel, and the home parents/guardians of students to provide support around educational, social, emotional or behaviour issues.

• Be part of the professional team working with the school and the community and liaise with students, teachers, parents, guidance officers, special needs teacher, administrative officers, officers of welfare agencies and other government departments.
• Monitor the attendance policy as a means of increasing awareness of students experiencing problems and allow for intervention before such problems get out of hand.
• Forge links between the school and families of students who show persistent absence from schooling to encourage students' continuous attendance at school and to assist students determine future educational requirements.
• Identify and provide appropriate assistance to students experiencing difficulties at school and/or at home which may put them at risk of leaving school prematurely.
• Maintain spreadsheets, data bases, accurate record keeping and additional administrative support as required.

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.