Job Description
About the School
Shailer Park State High School is committed to 'Excellence in Learning and Life,' providing a supportive, high-performance environment where every student can thrive. The school offers diverse academic, STEM, sports, and arts programs designed to challenge and inspire learners, alongside strong wellbeing and community connections. Guided by a focus on culture, classrooms, and curriculum, Shailer Park fosters a safe, inclusive setting where all students are supported to succeed and prepare for future pathways.
Your opportunity
This position requires strong communication skills, empathy, cultural awareness, and the ability to build trust with young people. Experience working with adolescents, particularly in an educational or community setting, is highly desirable. As a Youth Worker, you connect students, staff, and families to support those facing educational, social, emotional, or behavioural challenges. You report to the Principal or delegate. We value diverse backgrounds and experiences. Reasonable adjustments can be arranged to support an inclusive and respectful workplace.
Responsibilities include:
Work with school staff, families, and external agencies.
Monitor attendance to identify and address student issues early.
Build strong links with families to improve attendance and support future pathways.
Assist students at risk of disengaging or leaving school.
Maintain accurate records and data.
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 1-page 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.This work is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 3.0 Australia License.
Shailer Park State High School is committed to 'Excellence in Learning and Life,' providing a supportive, high-performance environment where every student can thrive. The school offers diverse academic, STEM, sports, and arts programs designed to challenge and inspire learners, alongside strong wellbeing and community connections. Guided by a focus on culture, classrooms, and curriculum, Shailer Park fosters a safe, inclusive setting where all students are supported to succeed and prepare for future pathways.
Your opportunity
This position requires strong communication skills, empathy, cultural awareness, and the ability to build trust with young people. Experience working with adolescents, particularly in an educational or community setting, is highly desirable. As a Youth Worker, you connect students, staff, and families to support those facing educational, social, emotional, or behavioural challenges. You report to the Principal or delegate. We value diverse backgrounds and experiences. Reasonable adjustments can be arranged to support an inclusive and respectful workplace.
Responsibilities include:
Work with school staff, families, and external agencies.
Monitor attendance to identify and address student issues early.
Build strong links with families to improve attendance and support future pathways.
Assist students at risk of disengaging or leaving school.
Maintain accurate records and data.
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 1-page 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.This work is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 3.0 Australia License.
💡 Quick Summary
Seeking a career-building opportunity? The Youth Worker - Shailer Park State High School position is now open for candidates interested in the Government Job Alert sector. This role in Logan City 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.
