This is a School Support Officer - Malanda State High School role with Queensland Government based in Cooktown, QLD, AU
== Queensland Government ==

Role Seniority - junior

More about the School Support Officer - Malanda State High School role at Queensland Government

Malanda State High School looks forward to welcoming a suitably qualified and experienced Student Support Officer to our school. Our preferred applicant will be hard-working, committed and ready to embrace the adventure of living and working in our beautiful part of the world. Weekend adventures and a small town lifestyle await!

This position is being offered in a Temporary Part-Time capacity (0.66FTE), 50 hours per fortnight.

About The School

We are a rural school catering for approximately 580 students in Years 7 to 12. Our dedicated team is committed to actively preparing every one of our students for life beyond school, where they are capable of enjoying the benefits of our society as a consequence of being actively employed. Due to our community and size we are able to engage with students and their families on an individual level to ensure students are supported to build their skills and knowledge, and achieve the academic results needed to leave our school bound for University, TAFE or to enter gainful employment. Our wide curriculum offering and personal approach to student development is producing outstanding outcomes for students of which we are justly proud.

About The Role

Student support officers play a vital part in ensuring student engagement in a positive environment that supports learning, wellbeing,



and school pride. The student support officer is required to be mobile and versatile in their work across the school site. The role involves moving between classrooms and learning spaces to provide support where it is needed.

Responsibilities Include

Supervising and monitoring student behaviour before and after school, and during breaks, including uniform compliance and truancy. Facilitating detentions and providing feedback on student behaviour and progress. Collecting student statements and documentation to support disciplinary processes in line with the school's Student Code of Conduct. Supporting behaviour intervention programs under the guidance of the Head of Department and classroom teachers. Monitoring program effectiveness through observation, data collection, and evaluation. Referring students to relevant staff or support services as required. Performing additional duties such as bus supervision, patrolling school grounds and nearby areas, and escorting students to class as needed. Ensuring quality and consistency in all duties, adhering to departmental guidelines and continuously seeking process improvements.

About You

Strong organisational and time management skills.



Effective communication and a collaborative working style. Ability to work independently in a dynamic school environment. Confidence in following school and Departmental policies, procedures, and systems. A proactive, professional, and accountable approach to achieving student wellbeing and behavioural outcomes.

Interested? To Apply:

Attach a brief resume including contact details for 2 referees (referees should have an understanding of your relevant work history) Attach a 1-page written statement in response to the attached role description

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.

Occupational group Education & Training

Before we jump into the responsibilities of the role. No matter what you come in knowing, you’ll be learning new things all the time and the Queensland Government team will be there to support your growth.

Please consider applying even if you don't meet 100% of what’s outlined

Key Responsibilities

- Supervising student behaviour
- Facilitating detentions
- Supporting behaviour intervention programs

Key Strengths

- ️ Organisational skills
- ️ Communication skills
- Proactive approach

A Final Note: This is a role with Queensland Government not with Hatch.

📌 School Support Officer - Malanda State High School (Cooktown)
🏢 Queensland Government
📍 Cooktown