Youth Worker
Employment
Full time, Permanent
Subject
General Teaching
Sector
Government
Teaching level
Secondary
Salary range
Closing date
1 October 2026
Posted 17 Sep 2026
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School type
Co-educational
Year range
7-12
School staff (FTE)
145.7
94.8 teaching · 50.9 non-teaching
Students per teacher
13.2:1
teaching FTE basis
Total enrolments
1,254
Indigenous students
19%
Language other than English
23%
Girls vs boys
559 girls · 695 boys
Socio-educational background
Below the Australian average
Source: ACARA My School data
Role description
Central Queensland Region, School and Regional Operations and Performance Division
We're looking for a compassionate, proactive and relationship-focused Youth Worker who is passionate about supporting students in Years 7-9 to thrive at school. In this role, you'll build positive connections with young people experiencing educational, social, emotional or behavioural challenges and work closely with families, school staff and external support services. You'll monitor attendance, provide early intervention and individual support, develop programs that strengthen students' social skills, confidence and engagement, and help remove barriers that place students at risk of disengaging from education. Most importantly, you'll believe in the potential of every young person and be committed to helping them feel supported, connected and successful at school.
Job details
Position statusPermanentPosition typeFull-timeOccupational groupEducation & TrainingClassificationAO3Workplace LocationMackay regionJob ad referenceQLD/CQR701709/26PClosing date01-Oct-2026Yearly salaryFortnightly salaryTotal remunerationSalary OtherJob durationContact personFelicity ROBERTSContact details07 4957 9179Access the National Relay Service
About us:
Mackay State High School was established in 1912 and is one of Queensland's earliest state high schools. Originally located on what is now part of CQUniversity's Mackay City Campus, the school moved to its current site in 1962 and has continued to grow alongside the Mackay and Pioneer Valley communities.
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