Community Education Counsellor (Identified) - Balmoral State High School

job recruited via Department of Education and Training (Queensland) (Brisbane, Queensland, Australia)

Job Reference QLD/MSR667595/25T

Closing date November 9, 2025

Location Brisbane - South

Contact 07 3823 8588

About this job

About the School

Balmoral State High School is a school with a proud heritage of achievement in academics, vocational studies, sport, and the arts, confidently moving into the future. We invest in the success of every student, providing a safe, supportive environment where learning and teaching are taken seriously. Our aim is to deliver a well-rounded education that fosters intellectual, social, and emotional growth over five vital years, helping students become active, resilient citizens. We value difference and creativity, encouraging students to challenge themselves, embrace lifelong learning, and reach their full potential. Our talented and dedicated staff are committed to guiding and supporting every student to achieve success.

About the Role

The Community Education Counsellor (Identified) at Balmoral State High School plays a crucial role in supporting the educational experience and wellbeing of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students within the school. Reporting to the school Principal or delegate, you will provide tailored educational counselling and support services, working closely with students, families, and the wider school community. Your key duties include developing and delivering support programs to enhance student participation, supporting achievement through initiatives like the Solid Pathways Program and leadership development, and promoting cultural awareness within the school. Additionally, you will coordinate cultural events and foster strong connections between the school and local communities.

This role also involves monitoring student attendance and achievement, conducting in-class cultural presentations, and facilitating workshops such as the Crossing Cultural Intelligence Workshop. You will provide cultural advice to staff, mentor students, and assist with school-wide initiatives like parent and community engagement, enrolments, and re-entry or exclusion meetings. As a part-time position (three days a week), this role is essential in creating a culturally responsive school environment that supports the success and wellbeing of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students at Balmoral State High School.

About You

The ideal candidate will be a strong communicator with excellent time management skills and previous experience in educational support or counselling, particularly within Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities.

Your Responsibilities

As the Community Education Counsellor (Identified), your responsibilities will include, but are not limited to:

• Provide educational counselling and support services to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students, families, and communities within Balmoral State High School.
• Develop and deliver culturally relevant support programs to enhance student participation, retention, and achievement.
• Coordinate and facilitate cultural awareness workshops and events for the school community.
• Monitor student attendance, achievement, and wellbeing, offering mentoring and behaviour support where needed.
• Provide cultural advice to staff and assist with initiatives like parent and community engagement, enrolments, and re-entry or exclusion meetings.

Please refer to the attached role description for the full list of responsibilities and mandatory requirements for this position.

Interested? To Apply

• Attach a brief resume including contact details for 2 referees (referees should be familiar with your relevant work history).

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.

ntment to identical or similar vacancies within the Department.

Applications from recruitment agencies will not be accepted.

Application Downloads

Applicant Information Package.pdf

MSR667595_25T - Role Description.pdf

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