Gordonvale State High School is seeking an experienced Community Education Counsellor with strong connections to our local communities.

This role is integral in supporting students, providing guidance, advocacy, and culturally responsive support to help them thrive academically and personally.

If you are interested in making a meaningful impact within a connected and supportive school community, we encourage you to apply.

About the School 

Gordonvale State High School, located just south of Cairns, serves the communities of Aloomba, Edmonton, Fishery Falls, Goldsborough, Gordonvale, Little Mulgrave, and Yarrabah, with feeder schools including Aloomba State School, Gordonvale State School, Hambledon State School, Isabella State School, McDonnell Creek State School, Saint Michaels Catholic Primary School, and Yarrabah State School. Guided by our motto, ‘Strive to Excel,' we encourage students to achieve their best across academic, cultural, community, and sporting pursuits, supported by dedicated teachers and specialist programs. Staff are also encouraged to strive for excellence in their professional practice, supported through collegial engagement and professional learning, recognising that excellence looks different for everyone. 

About the Role  

As the Community Education Counsellor (Identified), you will provide educational counselling and support services within schools to ensure that Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander children, students, families, and communities receive the best possible assistance. You will also deliver cross-cultural awareness training to the broader school community, fostering understanding, inclusion, and strong connections across diverse groups. 

Your Responsibilities 

As the Community Education Counsellor (Identified), your responsibilities will include, but are not limited to:  

• Provide educational counselling and support services to Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander children and students across a number of schools.
• 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.
• Develop and undertake support service programs designed to meet the needs of the school/s that will encourage the educational participation of Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander children and students.
• 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. 

Please refer to the attached role description for the full list of responsibilities and mandatory requirements for this position. 

Interested? To Apply 

• Attach a brief resume including contact details for 2 referees (referees should be familiar with your relevant work history).  

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.