School Support Officer , Queensland Police Service

Through Programs, Engagement and Referral, you will partner with Department of Education (DoE), and other relevant stakeholders, to provide support to youth with the aim of reducing harm, offending behaviours and/or risk of educational disengagement.

Meritorious applicants will be offered positions at North Brisbane in order of merit, until all positions are filled.

The core capability requirements for this role are:

• Develop and maintain strong productive working relationships with educational institutions and key QPS units.
• Effectively deliver evidence-based programs to students, staff and/or parents to reduce the likelihood of victimisation and offending behaviours.
• Conduct rapport building engagement activities within the school setting and support other QPS youth-based programs, events and activities.
• Action school referrals to support students who are at risk of educational disengagement and are vulnerable to harm and offending behaviours.
• Work collaboratively with internal and external stakeholders to identify, respond or refer ‘at risk' youth to appropriate support services.
• Complete contemporaneous records and documentation.
• Ensure effective management of resources under your control.

Role Requirements:

Mandatory

Eligibility to obtain and hold a current Qld driver's licence and Qld Working with Children (Blue card) is mandatory.

Qualification

Qualifications (tertiary/vocational) in a relevant field such as youth work/social work, teaching; and experience in presenting in an education setting are highly desirable.

Technical/ Operational/ Educational experience

School Support Officers at times when they are supporting youth, may be required to conduct home visits at residential addresses.

Other

School Support Officers may be required to assist other Queensland Police Service units such as District Crime Prevention, Police Citizens Youth Club, Project Booyah, etc.

Applications to remain current for 12 months.