Jabiru Community Youth & Children’s Services is a for-purpose social enterprise founded in 1986, which is centred on providing community support to children, young people, families and community members across greater Brisbane. Currently we are an organisation of just over 200 employees.

As an organisation, we not only deliver school-age care, we engage with a range of educational-based communities, including delivering student support services, and employment and training programs. We genuinely know the challenges of working within the educational ecosystem, including curriculum development, recreational activities, social and emotional support for children and families, and working within Education Queensland systems and structures.

The Role:

Jabiru has an exciting opportunity to join the organisation in the brand-new role of a Student Support Worker!

This role is designed to support children in school who have been identified as requiring additional emotional and behavioural support to support inclusive practices across a variety of areas within school!

The role details are:

• Working at Mitchelton State School
• The role will be part time for 13 hours per week.

About you:

• Minimum qualification in Certificate IV in Youth Work or an equivalent/higher qualification including competency in mental health!
• Hold or have the ability to obtain a Paid Blue Card.

What we can offer you:

• Salary Packaging! This is a great way to pay for expenses with money from your salary before your tax is taken out! Novated Lease Option avaialble!
• Employee Assistance Program! Get 24/7 access to our Employee Assistance Program with qualified counsellors!
• Health & Well-being Support! Get access to our Well-being Centre through our rewards program! Get access to an extensive range of health & fitness programs, recipes, financial well-being advice and meditation programs.
• Discounts of well known brands! Access huge savings through our rewards program, The Nest. Get access to offers and savings with more than 300 of your favourite retailers and brands.
• Paid Training! For all full time, part time and regular casuals have your Blue Card renewals paid for by Jabiru!
• Opportunities to meet with leaders! Experience many opportunities to meet formally and informally with our executive leaders and at our organisation wide Village meeting.
• Professional Development! Experience a range of opportunities to grow and develop your skills and branch out to try new things!

If this fantastic opportunity sounds like the role for you then please don’t hesitate to apply! Help Jabiru lead the way in providing support for children across school and outside school hours care!

If you would like to apply for this role, please click ‘Apply’ and submit your Resume and Cover Letter addressing why you think you would be the best candidate for this role.