Defence School Mentor - Mitchelton State High School
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Working at Mitchelton State High School means being part of a team that believes every student matters and every staff member contributes to a shared vision of success.
We are seeking a dedicated and compassionate Defence School Mentor to join our team on a temporary part-time basis. This role is offered at 0.30 FTE and 22 hours per fortnight, until 12 December 2025, unless otherwise determined.
About Mitchelton State High School
Mitchelton State High School is more than just a workplace—it's a collaborative, forward-thinking community of educators and support staff committed to making a difference in the lives of young people. Here's what makes it such a dynamic place to work:
* Student-Centered Focus: Staff work closely with students to tailor learning and wellbeing support to individual needs, creating a responsive and engaging educational environment.
* Innovative Programs: The school offers a range of academic and vocational pathways, including excellence programs in sport and the arts, and is constantly evolving to meet the needs of modern learners.
* Strong Wellbeing Culture: With dedicated wellbeing initiatives and support roles—including a guidance officer, youth support, and chaplaincy services—the school prioritizes mental health and emotional wellbeing for both students and staff.
* Professional Growth: Staff benefit from ongoing professional development, collaborative planning opportunities, and leadership pathways within a supportive network.
* Community Engagement: Mitchelton State High School values its strong partnerships with families, local businesses, and community services, creating meaningful connections beyond the school gates.
About The Role
Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
* Support and assist young people from Defence families to integrate into the school community to facilitate a supportive educational environment for them.
* Create a greater and ongoing awareness within the school community of the needs of young people from Defence families.
* Assist Defence parents and students to become familiar with the school and its facilities and raise awareness of their unique needs within the school community.
* Work with individuals, groups, families and stakeholders to develop and implement programs to enable Defence students to feel welcome and included within the school community.
About You
The right candidate will be able to:
* Makes insightful decisions - makes considered, ethical and courageous decisions based on insight into the broader context.
* Understand the complexities and challenges defence students face with mobile lifestyles, frequent relocations, and the emotional impacts of parental deployment, and provide tailored support to help them stay connected, resilient, and engaged in their education.
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
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