About the role
About the Department of Education
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About us
Tagai State College comprises of 16 Primary Campuses, 1 Secondary campus and a TAFE facility spread across 15 islands and 48,000 square kilometres in the beautiful Torres Strait.
You will be based at either the secondary or primary campus on Thursday Island, with some travel to inner islands expected.
Your opportunity
- Provide counselling, psychoeducational assessments and individualised support to students, offering advice to teachers and parents on educational, behavioural, career, mental health and family matters.
- Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams, families, school staff and external agencies to coordinate case management, referrals and support that improve student engagement in education.
- Assess student learning difficulties, disabilities and developmental or emotional needs, recommend appropriate educational adjustments, and support decision-making around personal, social, educational and career pathways.
- Assist schools with student protection, gifted and talented education, behaviour support and risk management, including developing individualised student plans and supporting critical incidents and transitions between educational settings.
- Maintain confidential and compliant student records, participate in professional development, deliver skill development programs for school communities, and provide specialised support for students requiring intensive behaviour assistance.
Please view the role description for a full list of responsibilities.
Interested? To Apply
- Attach a brief resume including contact details for 2 referees (referees should have an understanding of your relevant work history)
- Attach a 2-page response to the 'Leadership Competencies' section of the attached role description.
- Attach a copy of your mandatory qualifications/registration outlined in 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.