Defence School Mentor
Employment
Part time, Permanent
Subject
General
Sector
Government
Teaching level
Secondary
Salary range
Closing date
7 September 2026
Posted 23 Aug 2026
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School type
Co-educational
Year range
7-12
School staff (FTE)
193.8
127.2 teaching · 66.6 non-teaching
Students per teacher
14:1
teaching FTE basis
Total enrolments
1,776
Indigenous students
16%
Language other than English
23%
Girls vs boys
844 girls · 932 boys
Socio-educational background
Below the Australian average
Source: ACARA My School data
Role description
Metropolitan South Region, School and Regional Operations and Performance Division
Ipswich State High School has an exciting opportunity for a Defence School Mentor (DSM) to join our supportive and positive student support team.
This is a rewarding opportunity for someone who is passionate about student wellbeing and enjoys building strong relationships with young people, families and the broader school community.
This position is being offered in a Permanent Part-Time capacity (0.41FTE), 30 hours per fortnight.
Job details
Position statusPermanentPosition typePart-timeOccupational groupEducation & TrainingClassificationAO3Workplace LocationIpswich regionJob ad referenceQLD/MSR698956/26PClosing date07-Sep-2026Yearly salaryFortnightly salaryTotal remunerationSalary OtherJob durationContact personJenny ShardContact details07 3813 4409Access the National Relay Service
About us:
Welcome to Ipswich State High School — a dynamic, inclusive, and future-focused learning community.
We are proud to deliver a high-quality education that supports every student to achieve success across academic, vocational, cultural, and sporting pathways.
Our strong and consistent pedagogical practices create calm, structured classrooms where students are known, valued, and engaged in meaningful learning.
Your opportunity:
With approximately 30 students from Defence families enrolled at our school, this established role plays an important part in supporting students from Defence backgrounds to thrive emotionally, socially and academi…