Community Education Counsellor (Identified) - Gordonvale State School

Community Education Counsellor (Identified) - Gordonvale State School

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

Job Reference QLD/FNR683601/26T

Closing date April 12, 2026

Location Far North Qld

Contact

0400 153 313

About Gordonvale State School:

Gordonvale State High School is a moderately sized high school of just over 850 students. We have a proud tradition of providing high quality educational opportunities across academic, sporting, cultural and citizenship areas. Our vision is for all of our students to reach their true potential, to achieve their individual goals and to make a positive contribution to their communities.

Gordonvale State High School offers a rich curriculum program that values and promotes each student's right to experience success, while at the same time encouraging each student to be responsible, respectful, motivated and confident. The school environment is friendly, supportive and well-ordered with an emphasis on the four strong values of Respect, Quality, Safety and Honesty.

About the Role:

Gordonvale State School is seeking a dedicated Community Education Counsellor to support Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students and families. This identified position focuses on strengthening engagement in schooling while promoting and enhancing cultural awareness and understanding across the school community.

In this rewarding position, you'll have the opportunity to:

• Provide educational counselling and support to ensure the best possible outcomes for Aboriginal and / or Torres Strait Islander students, families and communities.
• Foster strong connections by delivering culturally responsive support and advocacy.
• Promote understanding and inclusivity by providing cross-cultural awareness training to the staff and wider school community.
• 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.
• 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.

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 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.