About the role The Student Support Coordinator is a specialist full time term-time role providing practical and responsive support to Primary and Secondary School students, with a focus on behaviour, wellbeing, attendance and engagement. Working as part of the Student Wellbeing and Support Team, the role works collaboratively with students, staff and families to address barriers to learning, coordinate appropriate interventions and promote positive behaviour, resilience and engagement.

Key responsibilities include:

- Support the consistent application of student behaviour policies across Prep to Year 12, using fair, age-appropriate and restorative approaches.
- Respond to behaviour referrals and work with students to develop self-regulation, conflict resolution and positive behaviour strategies.
- Identify student wellbeing and engagement concerns, provide early support and refer matters requiring specialist or senior intervention.
- Support students with attendance, punctuality and school engagement concerns, working with families and relevant staff to address barriers.
- Coordinate an allocated caseload, including student support plans, case meetings, interventions and follow-up.
- Provide practical guidance to teachers and collaborate with College teams to support students across Primary and Secondary.
- Build constructive relationships with families and communicate about student behaviour, wellbeing, attendance and engagement.
- Maintain accurate student records, monitor emerging patterns and escalate significant safety, welfare or behavioural concerns.

Qualifications, Skills & Experience

- Relevant tertiary or vocational qualification in Education, Youth Work, Community Services, Behaviour Support, Psychology, Counselling, Social Work or a related discipline.
- Experience supporting children or young people with behaviour, wellbeing, attendance or engagement concerns, preferably in a school or related setting.




- Ability to build positive, professional relationships with students, families and staff.
- Experience responding calmly and effectively to challenging behaviour and difficult situations.
- Strong communication, conflict resolution and problem-solving skills.
- Sound judgement, including knowing when to escalate concerns and maintaining appropriate professional boundaries.
- Strong organisation, record-keeping and follow-through while managing competing priorities and protecting confidentiality.
- Ability to work independently and collaborate with a multidisciplinary team, with cultural awareness and a commitment to the College’s Islamic ethos.
- A current Blue Card, or eligibility to obtain one.

About the College The Islamic College of Brisbane (ICB) is a Prep to Year 12 co-educational, independent growing school, located on the southern outskirts of Brisbane in the suburb of Karawatha located in the South East Queensland region. We are a community-centered college adhering to Australian values and virtues which are underpinned by the inclusive Islamic ethos of equality, respectand humility in producing self-directed and proactive learners and citizens. How to Apply To apply for the role and to be part of the Islamic College of Brisbane's growth journey in educating our students to flourish in a caring and supportive school community, please submit your resume along with two referees and a cover letter, addressed to the Chief Executive, Mr. Ali Kadri. All applications must be submitted through SEEK.

Applications close COB 9 October 2026. Applications will reviewed on an ongoing basis and the role may be filled prior to the application closing date.

The Islamic College of Brisbane supports the rights of children and young people and is committed to the safety and wellbeing of students enrolled at the College. As such, the successful applicant will be expected to adhere to the College’s policies and procedures relevant to student care.

📌 Student Support Coordinator (Karawatha)
🏢 Islamic College of Brisbane
📍 Karawatha