Community Education Counsellor; Identified - Gympie State High School

Gympie State High School is looking for a passionate, people-focused Community Education Counsellor (Identified) to support First Nations students and families, strengthen school connections and promote student wellbeing. In this important role, you will provide educational counselling and support services to ensure the best possible assistance is available for Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander students, their families, and communities.

This is a temporary part‑time position (0.8 FTE or 58 hours per fortnight) between Gympie State High School and One Mile State School, unless otherwise determined.

Gympie State High School is a welcoming, community‑focused school, committed to creating a safe and inclusive environment for every student. With a strong focus on student wellbeing, cultural respect, and quality teaching, our dedicated team works together to support students to grow, succeed, and feel proud of who they are.

As the Community Education Counsellor (Identified), your responsibilities will include, but are not limited to:

• Provide support services to ensure that the best possible assistance/services are available to Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander children, students, families and communities.
• Monitor student attendance and retention – data monitoring, phone calls home, home visits, student check‑ins.
• Maintain One School documentation and records management.
• Assist students to overcome barriers with school engagement.
• Participate in Enrolment, Re‑entry, and Exclusion meetings where applicable.
• Participate in the planning of activities to enhance student involvement in education.
• Develop and deliver lunch‑time activities as part of a proactive student wellbeing programme.
• Establish and maintain links with out‑of‑school sources of information and support services.

Please refer to the attached role description for any mandatory requirements for this position.

Please submit a brief resume including contact details for 2 referees (referees should be familiar with your relevant work history); and a written statement (2‑page maximum) in response to the attached role description.

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.

Occupational group:
Education & Training.