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Form of workThe Brisbane Broncos are currently seeking candidates for a Student Support Officer opportunities in locations across Southeast Queensland.
Your role will be to support our Beyond the Broncos Program by providing mentoring and support services to First Nations students to assist in engagement, retention, and academic progress of students in years 7 to 12.
This role’s primary focus is to provide culturally safe mentoring and strengths-based support to participants through the provision of academic support, tutorials, one on one and group mentoring, workshops and cultural activities that will lead to improved educational outcomes for First Nations students.
A complete position description is available on the Broncos website under our ‘Careers’ section.
Key Criteria
• Enthusiastic professional with relevant tertiary qualifications or equivalent experience in Education, Youth or Community Service.
• A qualification in Career Guidance and Community Services or Youth Work and experience in a similar role is desirable.
• Previous experience working with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander youth with current knowledge of the local Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander community, and an established relationship or ability to engage effectively and seek advice.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, coupled with strong administrative and reporting skills.
• Ability to support and mentor Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students
• Knowledge of the current education, employment and social challenges faced by young people.
• Strong sense of respect for confidentiality involving participants and team members.
• Current Driver’s Licence.
• Current Blue Card (Paid).
To Apply
• All applications need to include a resume and cover letter addressing the key criteria. Please send applications to *******@broncos.com.au by COB 4 April 2024
• All applicants MUST hold a current Drivers Licence and Blue Card (Paid) to be considered. Please clearly articulate this in your cover letter.
For more information, please contact Gail Stephenson ***************@broncos.com.au
