Nebo State School is seeking a Youth Worker to join the Wellbeing Workforce and support young people across four schools, based at Nebo State School. You'll work alongside student support teams to help students facing mental health challenges feel heard, supported,
and empowered. If you're passionate about making a real difference, this is your chance.
This position is being offered in a Permanent Part-Time capacity (0.5FTE), 38 hours per fortnight.
Who We Are:
Nebo State School is a small, welcoming school with a strong sense of community and a commitment to student wellbeing and growth. Nestled in a friendly rural town, we offer a supportive environment where every child is known, valued, and encouraged to thrive. Our dedicated team works closely together to create a safe, inclusive, and engaging place to learn and work.
Step Into Your Next Chapter:
* 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 view the Role Description for a full list of responsibilities.
Benefits:
* Regular supervision
* Comprehensive induction
* The ability to accrue extra leave to take time off during the school holidays
* PD allowance
* Access to fleet vehicles (location dependent)
* Regular peer supervision
* Laptop provided
* 12.75% Superannuation
* Professional Development Allowance
* Salary Sacrificing options
* Leave loading
* Internal Professional Development
* Relocation support available for the right applicant.
Submit Your Application:
* 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.