Youth Support Coordinator - Lowood State High School
Lowood State High School is a vibrant rural Queensland school serving students from Years 7 to 12, with a proud history dating back to 1983. As a community committed to Creating the Future, the school focuses on equipping young people with the skills, attributes and qualifications they need to thrive in university, training, apprenticeships or employment. With diverse academic and vocational pathways, inclusive practices and enriched learning opportunities, Lowood SHS empowers students to become confident, capable and resilient young adults. It's a place where high-quality education, strong values and genuine care come together to support every learner's success.
About the role:
Your responsibilities include, but not limited to:
- Provide individual support, case management and targeted interventions for students identified as being at risk of disengaging from education.
- Identify barriers affecting student engagement and connect students with appropriate support services and community agencies.
- Monitor student attendance and implement early intervention strategies in line with school attendance plans.
- Develop positive partnerships with parents, carers and families to support student engagement and wellbeing.
- Work collaboratively with guidance officers, teachers, members of the student support team and external stakeholders.
- Facilitate or support programs that promote social and emotional wellbeing, resilience and positive learning outcomes.
- Maintain accurate records of student contact, support strategies and referrals.
About you:
We are looking for someone who:
- Demonstrates a genuine commitment to supporting young people and improving educational outcomes.
- Has experience working with adolescents, families and vulnerable or at-risk young people.
- Possesses strong communication, relationship-building and advocacy skills.
- Can effectively manage complex casework and maintain appropriate documentation.
- Works collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team environment.
- Has knowledge of community support services and referral pathways.
- Displays resilience, initiative, empathy and sound professional judgement.
- A suitable certificate qualification or higher is desirable
What we offer:
- An opportunity to make a lasting impact on the lives of young people.
- A supportive and collaborative school environment.
- Meaningful work that strengthens student engagement, wellbeing and future pathways.
- The chance to work closely with families, community organisations and education professionals to achieve positive outcomes for students.
We welcome all applicants to share any support needed to ensure our recruitment process is inclusive.
Applicationsremaincurrent 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.
Youth Support Coordinator - Lowood State High School in Ipswich employer: EducationHQ
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