Job Description
This is an exciting opportunity to join Innisfail State School.
We are seeking an enthusiastic, motivated Youth Worker to support students who encounter academic, social, emotional or wellbeing challenges. You will provide individual and group support to students to maximise their engagement with education.
This position is offered on a temporary part-time basis at 0.65 FTE and 50 hours per fortnight, until 12 December 2026, unless otherwise determined.
About The Department Of Education
The Department of Education is dedicated to building an inclusive and diverse workforce that reflects the community and schools we support by treating everyone with respect and dignity. This starts with recruitment and selection. The methods of assessing suitability in the recruitment process may vary. This includes making reasonable adjustments to support applicants at all stages of the process and employee lifecycle.
About Innisfail State School
Welcome to Innisfail State School. Our school has proudly served the local community since 1887 and is often referred to as ‘Innisfail Central'. The school motto ‘Working towards greater things' encapsulates everything we do at Innisfail State School. Our school serves a diverse, multicultural community and we have high expectations for all aspects of school life - academic, sporting and cultural pursuits.
We encourage you to explore our website, which provides general information about Innisfail State School expectations, policies, procedures and aspects of our wonderful school.
About The Role
Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
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.
Please refer to the attached role description for any mandatory requirements for this position.
How To Apply
Please attach a brief resume including contact details for 2 referees (referees should have an understanding of your relevant previous work history); and
A 1-pg written statement 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.
When working in regulated employment an employee must have a current Working with Children Clearance (blue card) issued by Blue Card Services.
Salary rate shown is reflective of full-time (1.0 FTE).
The Department of Education is a family inclusive workplace. Click here to find out more about our Inclusion and Diversity strategies.
Occupational group Education & Training
We are seeking an enthusiastic, motivated Youth Worker to support students who encounter academic, social, emotional or wellbeing challenges. You will provide individual and group support to students to maximise their engagement with education.
This position is offered on a temporary part-time basis at 0.65 FTE and 50 hours per fortnight, until 12 December 2026, unless otherwise determined.
About The Department Of Education
The Department of Education is dedicated to building an inclusive and diverse workforce that reflects the community and schools we support by treating everyone with respect and dignity. This starts with recruitment and selection. The methods of assessing suitability in the recruitment process may vary. This includes making reasonable adjustments to support applicants at all stages of the process and employee lifecycle.
About Innisfail State School
Welcome to Innisfail State School. Our school has proudly served the local community since 1887 and is often referred to as ‘Innisfail Central'. The school motto ‘Working towards greater things' encapsulates everything we do at Innisfail State School. Our school serves a diverse, multicultural community and we have high expectations for all aspects of school life - academic, sporting and cultural pursuits.
We encourage you to explore our website, which provides general information about Innisfail State School expectations, policies, procedures and aspects of our wonderful school.
About The Role
Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
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.
Please refer to the attached role description for any mandatory requirements for this position.
How To Apply
Please attach a brief resume including contact details for 2 referees (referees should have an understanding of your relevant previous work history); and
A 1-pg written statement 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.
When working in regulated employment an employee must have a current Working with Children Clearance (blue card) issued by Blue Card Services.
Salary rate shown is reflective of full-time (1.0 FTE).
The Department of Education is a family inclusive workplace. Click here to find out more about our Inclusion and Diversity strategies.
Occupational group Education & Training
💡 Quick Summary
Seeking a career-building opportunity? The Youth Worker - Innisfail State School position is now open for candidates interested in the Government Job Alert sector. This role in Whitsundays offers a professional environment and growth potential.
Requirement Snapshot: Candidates should possess basic communication skills, a proactive attitude, and the ability to work in a team. Experience in Government Job Alert is a plus.
