About Us:

Redlynch State College is a modern P-12 college situated in a picturesque and safe suburban setting offering the very best learning setting for all our students. The college has a proud history of academic success, sporting prowess, community support and parent involvement.

About the Role:

Provide support to Defence members and families to help manage the challenges of mobility and parental absence, while building the capability of the school's ability to meet the needs of Defence students and their families in alignment with school policies and priorities.

Responsibilities Include:

- Support and assist young people from Defence families to integrate into the school community to facilitate a supportive educational environment for them.
- Create a greater and ongoing awareness within the school community of the needs of young people from Defence families.
- Assist Defence parents and students to become familiar with the school and its facilities and raise awareness of their unique needs within the school community.





Please refer to 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 1-page written statement about how your achievements and capabilities meet the requirements of the role.
- Attach evidence of the mandatory requirements outlined in 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.

Contact Name: Kylie STREET, Business Manager (07) 4039 9***

Closing Date: Sunday, 15 November 2026

📌 Defence School Mentor - Redlynch State College (Cairns)
🏢 Queensland Department of Education
📍 Cairns