Youth Worker - Samford State School

Education (Organisation site)

Metropolitan North Region, School and Regional Operations and Performance Division

If you are passionate about supporting students in an educational setting, then this role may be for you!

We are seeking a new member to join our dynamic Samford State School support team as a Youth Worker.

Job details

• Position status: Fixed Term Temporary
• Position type: Full-time
• Occupational group: Education & Training
• Classification: AO3
• Workplace Location: Brisbane - North
• Job ad reference: QLD/MNR682393/26T
• Closing date: 29-Mar-2026
• Yearly salary: $77354 - $85833
• Fortnightly salary: $2965.00 - $3290.00
• Total remuneration:
• Salary Other:
• Job duration: Until 11 December 2026 unless otherwise determined
• Contact person: Nicole Goodwin
• Contact details: (07) 3430 9111 Access the National Relay Service

About the School

Samford State School is a vibrant primary school located in Samford Village, Queensland, providing quality education for students from Prep to Year 6. The school fosters a supportive, inclusive community with a focus on student wellbeing, strong foundational learning and positive partnerships with families.

About the Role

This role is advertised as Full-time, but can be negotiated for the right applicant.

The successful applicant must be able to plan student supports as a team, while enacting the plans autonomously.

Responsibilities will include:

• 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.
• 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.
• Maintain accurate record keeping.
• Contribute to a positive, caring and supportive school image in the community.
• Developing and implementing programs dealing with social skills/assertiveness/self-esteem/etc.
• Liaising between school community members such as student, fellow students, teachers, administration, parents and Guidance Officer in understanding strategies to regain more positive educational outcomes for the individual.
• Attending school events including camps to provide social and emotional support for students.

Experience in the role or working with children in a support role would be preferred.

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 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.

Documents

Before applying for this vacancy please ensure you read the documents below.

• Applicant Information Package (PDF, 232KB) Information Package for Applicants
• MNR682393_26T Role Description (PDF, 269KB) Role Description