Youth Worker
Employment
Full time, Temporary or Fixed term
Subject
General Teaching
Sector
Government
Teaching level
Secondary
Salary range
Closing date
24 November 2026
Posted 29 Oct 2026
Details look wrong? Report an errorAbout Atherton State High School
School type
Co-educational
Year range
7-12
School staff (FTE)
100
64.8 teaching · 35.2 non-teaching
Students per teacher
12.1:1
teaching FTE basis
Total enrolments
781
Indigenous students
15%
Language other than English
6%
Girls vs boys
408 girls · 373 boys
Socio-educational background
Around the Australian average
Source: ACARA My School data
Role description
Far North Queensland Region, School and Regional Operations and Performance Division
The Youth Worker at Atherton State High School supports students experiencing educational, social, emotional or behavioural difficulties, working with families, school staff and
community agencies to improve attendance, wellbeing and engagement.
The role involves identifying at-risk students, conducting home visits, developing support
programs and strategies, maintaining accurate records, and helping students remain in school and achieve positive educational outcomes.
Job details
Position statusFixed Term TemporaryPosition typeFull-timeOccupational groupEducation & TrainingClassificationAO3Workplace LocationFar North QldJob ad referenceQLD/FNR705771/26TClosing date24-Nov-2026Yearly salaryFortnightly salaryTotal remunerationSalary OtherJob durationContact personMichelle ERIKSSONContact details0400883470Access the National Relay Service
About us:
Where academic excellence, vocational pathways and sports thrive. Nestled within thirteen hectares of lush landscaped grounds in the heart of Atherton, our school is blessed with great students, commited staff and deeply supportive parents and community members.
At Atherton State High School, we foster a community built on respect, engagement, achievement and dedication to life-long learning. Encouraging each student to strive for their personal best, maintain a positive outlook and pursue excellence in all endeavours is our priority.
Your opportunity:
As the Youth Worker you will liaise betw…