Youth Worker - Gatton State School

Youth Worker - Gatton State School

Education (Organisation site)

Darling Downs South West Region, School and Regional Operations and Performance Division

Gatton State School is seeking a Youth Worker to join the team!

As the Youth Worker, you will work closely with students, parents and guardians, and school staff to support students experiencing educational, social, emotional or behavioural challenges.

By building positive relationships and providing targeted support, you will help students engage effectively with school and achieve improved wellbeing and learning outcomes.

If you are passionate about supporting young people to thrive, apply now to make a meaningful difference at Gatton State School.

Job details

• Position status: Fixed Term Temporary
• Position type: Full-time
• Occupational group: Education & Training
• Classification: AO3
• Workplace Location: Toowoomba region
• Job ad reference: QLD/DSR695586/26T
• Closing date: 10-Aug-2026
• Yearly salary: $78541 - $87148
• Fortnightly salary: $3010.50 - $3340.40
• Job duration: Until 11 Dec 2026 unless otherwise determined
• Contact person: Jack Mathewson
• Contact details: 07 5466 3333

Who We Are:

Gatton State School is a welcoming Prep to Year 6 school in the Lockyer Valley with a proud history of delivering quality education since 1876.

Catering to approximately 500 students, the school provides a supportive and inclusive learning environment, with a strong focus on academic achievement, student wellbeing and community partnerships to help every child grow, thrive and succeed.

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.

The Perfect Fit:

• Preferably experience working as a youth worker or similar role in a school.
• Experience working with students with trauma and associated programs.

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 letter of employment

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.