Collingwood Park State Secondary College is seeking a passionate and committed Teacher Aide to join our team in an Identified position.

This role plays an important part in supporting Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students to engage positively in their learning, strengthen their connection to school and achieve their educational goals.

If you are passionate about supporting young people, value the importance of culture and community, and want to make a positive difference in the educational journeys of students at Collingwood Park State Secondary College, we encourage you to apply.

About us:

Collingwood Park State Secondary College is a growing, inclusive secondary school located in Ipswich, which opened in 2025 to support the expanding local community.

Guided by its motto, Inspiring Minds, Brighter Futures, the College is committed to providing high-quality learning opportunities, supporting student wellbeing and fostering a positive school culture built on perseverance, achievement, respect and kindness.

With modern facilities and a strong focus on community partnerships, staff have an exciting chance to contribute to the development of a growing school.

Your opportunity:

Working collaboratively with teachers, school leaders, students, families and the wider community, you will help foster culturally safe, inclusive and supportive learning environments. The role provides opportunities to build meaningful relationships, support student engagement and wellbeing, and contribute to a strong sense of belonging for our students.

Responsibilities include:

- Support teachers and students with sporting activities,



school excursions and the supervision of playground and bus areas.
- Assist teachers with educational activities, including literacy and numeracy support, working with individuals and small groups, locating reference materials and using computers to support learning.
- Develop activities that encourage positive partnerships between individuals, groups and the community, under the guidance of the staff member responsible for the Indigenous portfolio.
- Maintain anecdotal student records to assist with monitoring development, provide support with scholarship applications and contribute to student health, safety and wellbeing, including first aid where appropriately qualified.
- Work collaboratively with teachers and the community to promote understanding of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Histories and Cultures within the Australian Curriculum, while demonstrating effective communication, confidentiality, tact and sensitivity.

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 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.

📌 Teacher Aide (Identified) - Collingwood Park State Secondary College (Ipswich)
🏢 Queensland Department of Education
📍 Ipswich