Community Education Counsellor, Victoria Park State School Department of Education

JOB DESCRIPTION

About the School:
Victoria Park State School is well known for high achievements in sporting competitions and also in the cultural arena having one of the best Instrumental music programs in the Mackay region.

About the Role:
Responsibilities include:

  • Provide educational counselling and support services to Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander children and students across a number of schools.
  • Participate in the development of activities, in and out of school, likely to enhance the involvement in education of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students and their families.
  • Develop and undertake support service programs designed to meet the needs of the school/s that will encourage the educational participation of Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander children and students.
  • Establish and maintain links with out of school sources of information and support services to assist in the advancement of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander children and students.
  • Provide information to the school community about Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander social and cultural perspectives.

When working in regulated employment an employee must have a current Working with Children Clearance (blue card) issued by Blue Card Services. 

Contact Name: Jodie Watt, Business Manager (07) 4951 6310

Closing Date: Thursday, 6th October 2022

How to Apply: 

  • Please attach a brief resume including contact details for 2 referees (referees should have an understanding of your previous work history). 
  • Attach a maximum 1-page response outlining your skills and abilities relevant to the role. You can use the ‘your role’ section as a guide. 

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. 

JOB SUMMARY

Organisation

Department of Education

Job Salary

Not Provided

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