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SalaryWe are actively seeking a Transition Pathways Officer for a temporary full-time position until 30 June 2025, unless otherwise determined. The position will be based at the Spinifex State College campus and provide a broad range of services to maximise transition outcomes for students at-risk of not successfully transitioning from post-compulsory schooling before the completion of Year 12.
About Us:
The Department of Education (DoE) is committed to ensuring Queenslanders have the education and skills they need to contribute to the economic and social development of Queensland. The Student Child and Family Connect team are dedicated to supporting young people and families to maximise learning days for successful long term educational engagement.
About the Role:
As a Transition Pathways Officer, you will lead case management support to identify suitable pathway options for young people. Further, you will develop and maintain effective school-based and stakeholder networks, and collaborate with stakeholders to achieve positive outcomes. A candidate with strong networking and communication skills, great time management and the ability to deliver positive outcomes whilst working autonomously and within a wider team, is greatly desired.
Responsibilities include, but not limited to;
- Provide appropriate support and intervention to young people and their families to assist in the transition of young people into a viable education, training or employment option.
- Facilitate the development of a school to post school transition plan for young people who leave school before the completion of Year 12 and provide appropriate case management and support as required.
- Forge links with providers of employment services, community agencies, training organisations and employers to create opportunities for young people to engage in programs that support successful transitions from school into employment or training.
- Establish and maintain effective networks with school based support staff across a cluster of schools to maximise the transition outcomes of students at risk of not successfully transitioning from school before the completion of Year 12.
Please refer to the attached role description for any mandatory requirements for this position.
How to Apply:
- Please attach a brief resume, contact details for 2 referees (one of whom is your current supervisor); and
- A maximum 2 page written response describing how your achievements and capabilities meet the requirements under the "Your Role" as described in the 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.
Applications from recruitment agencies will not be accepted.
When working in regulated employment an employee must have a current Working with Children Clearance (blue card) issued by Blue Card Services.
Salary rate shown is reflective of full-time (1.0 FTE).
The Department of Education is a family inclusive workplace. Click here to find out more about our Inclusion and Diversity strategies. ( https://alt-qed.qed.qld.gov.au/working-with-us/induction/department/human-resources/inclusion-and-diversity#:~:text=Pathways%20to%20Parity,participate%20fully%20in%20our%20workplaces. )
