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 solid 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.

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 academically throughout their schooling.

The Defence School Mentor acts as a vital link between home and school, supporting young people from Defence families to successfully integrate into the school community and experience a welcoming,



inclusive and supportive educational environment.

Key responsibilities:

- Support students from Defence families with their social, emotional and academic wellbeing
- Assist students to settle into and engage positively with the school community
- Act as a connection between families, students, school staff and external stakeholders
- Monitor the social and emotional wellbeing of students from Defence families
- Provide advocacy and support for students as needed
- Work collaboratively with individuals, groups, families and stakeholders to develop and implement programmes that promote inclusion, connection and belonging for Defence students.

Please view the role description for a full list of responsibilities. 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 2-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.

📌 Defence School Mentor - Ipswich State High School
🏢 Queensland Department of Education
📍 Ipswich