At a Glance
- Tasks: Help young people reconnect with education and create brighter futures.
- Company: Join The BUSY School, a not-for-profit making a real difference.
- Benefits: Above-award salary, professional development, and meaningful work.
- Other info: Flexible part-time role with opportunities for growth and community engagement.
- Why this job: Make a lasting impact on young people's lives while supporting their education.
- Qualifications: Experience with youth is a plus, but passion for helping is key.
The predicted salary is between 65000 - 69000 $ per year.
The BUSY School is part of The BUSY Group, a not-for-profit organisation with nearly 50 years as a community partner providing employment services, vocational education and training, apprenticeships, mentoring, Inclusive Employment Support, and allied health services. The BUSY School is an independent Special Assistance School with 10 campuses across Queensland and New Zealand, providing an alternative program for Year 11 and 12 students who are disengaged or at risk of disengaging from education.
Our program has expanded to include The BUSY School Online (TBSO) offering flexible access to our program for all students across Queensland. Each campus provides a supportive and safe learning environment for young people by providing them with an education program that includes vocational education and training (VET), work experience and opportunities for school-based apprenticeships and traineeships. Our team supports the students to gain employability and transferability skills to increase their sense of wellbeing, resilience, belonging, academic achievement, career exploration and employment outcomes. Our focus is centred on re-engaging our students to learn, remain eligible for a Queensland Certificate of Education (QCE) and gain employment or further training outcomes upon graduation from Year 12.
Job Description
Help young people reconnect with education and create brighter futures.
About the Role
Based at our Coolangatta Campus, you will provide case management and wellbeing support to vulnerable and disengaged young people. You'll work closely with students, families, school staff, and community service providers to deliver coordinated support that promotes attendance, engagement and student success.
Key responsibilities include:
- Case managing at-risk and disengaged students from assessment through to review.
- Developing and monitoring case plans, student support plans and wellbeing goals.
- Coordinating support services with families, teachers and external providers.
- Monitoring attendance and implementing intervention strategies to support students in maintaining minimum 85% attendance.
- Providing classroom, individual and small-group support for students.
- Supporting student wellbeing through crisis intervention and referral pathways.
Why Join The BUSY School?
- Permanent Part-time role (19 hours per week)
- Above-award salary circa $65,000 - $69,000 + 12.5% super
- Salary packaging up to $15,900 plus $2,650 meal entertainment
- Professional development and training opportunities
- Fitness Passport, paid parental leave and retail discounts
- Employee Assistance Program with Sonder
- Meaningful work that creates lasting impact in young people's lives
Desired Skills and Experience
About you...
- Proven ability to develop cooperative working relationships with a broad range of internal and external stakeholders to ensure outcomes for students are achieved.
- You have knowledge and experience in working with youth in a vocational education pathway but this is not essential.
- Excellent communicator, a promoter who is influential with the ability to seek and secure opportunities.
- Ability to obtain a Blue Card and National Police Check with no disclosable outcomes.
This role will actively commence recruitment from the date of advertisement. The closing date of this ad is dependent on the appointment of the role. The BUSY Group prioritises the safeguarding of children and all vulnerable people by actively adopting strategies that embed a culture of zero tolerance for abuse of any kind. The appointment of successful applicants will be subject to satisfactory employment screening including criminal history and relevant working with children checks. The BUSY Group is committed to achieving a diverse workforce and strongly encourages applications from First Nations People, veterans, people from culturally diverse backgrounds and people with disabilities.
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The BUSY Group is an exceptional employer that prioritises the well-being and professional growth of its employees. With a strong commitment to values-driven work, our collaborative culture fosters meaningful connections while providing stability through permanent full-time roles. Located in vibrant cities like Canberra, Sydney, Melbourne, and Adelaide, we offer unique opportunities for ADF personnel to transition into civilian life, ensuring a rewarding and impactful career path.
