Community Education Counsellor (Identified) - Clinton State School

Clinton State School is seeking a Community Education Counsellor (Identified) to work closely with students, families, and staff to strengthen engagement, wellbeing, and educational outcomes through culturally responsive support and community connection.

Apply now to help build strong partnerships that empower students to thrive at school and beyond.

Who We Are: 

Clinton State School is a community that is focused on living by the motto, Continually Striving to Succeed.  We continually strive to succeed academically, culturally and on the sports field.  We offer students a vast array of opportunities to extend and apply their learning in and outside of the school.

We celebrate and hold dear the integral role that schools, families and communities play in realising the potential of every individual student.

At Clinton, we work together as a team to ensure that everyone lives by our Mission “Every day is a learning day where active learners are inspired to pursue excellence” so that we can realise our Vision to empower all learners to reach their full potential in a challenging and supportive school community.

Step Into Your Next Chapter: 

Clinton State School has a strong connection with all families within the community. The CEC role is highly valued and plays a strong role in ensuring positive links with families.

Responsibilities include:

• Provide educational counselling and support services to Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander children and students across a number of schools.
• Participate in the development of activities, in and out of school, likely to enhance the involvement in education of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students and their families.
• Develop and undertake support service programs designed to meet the needs of the school/s that will encourage the educational participation of Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander children and students.
• Establish and maintain links with out of school sources of information and support services to assist in the advancement of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander children and students.

Please view the role description for a full list of responsibilities.

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 about how your achievements and capabilities meet the requirements of the role.

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.

Further information

We are committed to building inclusive cultures in the Queensland public sector that respect and promote human rights and diversity.

For a full list of the position responsibilities and mandatory requirements, please ensure you download the attached Role Description and Applicant Information Package and follow the instructions.