Join Andergrove State School as a Youth Support Coordinator and make a meaningful impact by supporting at-risk students to overcome barriers to education and training.

We are seeking a Youth Support Coordinator with experience in supporting at-risk students and promoting positive behaviour change to help students thrive in a safe and supportive environment.

About The School

Andergrove State School is a Positive Behaviour School with an ethos that has been strongly embedded in our school culture for a number of years. Our students develop values of tolerance, understanding and personal responsibility as part of our strong focus on making positive behaviour choices. The three rules of always be a learner, always be respectful and always be safe are constantly reinforced and expected.

We believe that children come to our school to learn, to be safe and to be happy. All we do aims to satisfy this expectation. Learning is our core business. We aim to assist individual students to continuously develop their knowledge, skills and abilities within a supportive and caring school environment.

About The Role

The Youth Support Coordinator will play a key role in supporting at-risk students to overcome barriers to education and achieve positive outcomes. Reporting to the Principal and the Regional Youth Support Coordinator, you will work collaboratively with students, families, and staff to foster engagement and wellbeing.

Key Responsibilities Include

Identifying barriers to student success and connecting students with appropriate support services.Providing individual support, case management, and group programs to enhance student engagement and wellbeing.Building strong relationships between the school, families, and the community to support at-risk students.Monitoring attendance patterns and implementing early intervention strategies to improve engagement.Developing and implementing programs to support students' social and emotional development.

About You

The following traits would be beneficial:

Experience working with at-risk students or youth in an educational or community setting.Strong communication and interpersonal skills to build trust and rapport with students, families, and stakeholders.Ability to develop and deliver programs that support social and emotional wellbeing.Excellent organisational skills to manage casework and maintain accurate records.Knowledge of early intervention strategies and available support services for at-risk youth.

Interested? To Apply:

Attach a brief resume including contact details for 2 referees (referees should have an understanding of your relevant work history)Attach a 2-page response to the How you may be assessed section of 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