First Nations Student Support Officer

The Glennie School located in Toowoomba Queensland is an Anglican day and boarding school for girls from Kindergarten to Year 12 with boarding for students from Year 5. The School enjoys an excellent reputation for the quality of its programs care and support offered to students as well as the commitment dedication and professionalism of its staff.

About the role:
We are seeking a part-time First Nations Student Support Officer. Your role will be to ensure that our Indigenous students are able to strengthen and celebrate their cultural identity. You will have strong cultural awareness and strong communication skills.

You will be responsible for:

• Acting as a support person mentor and advocate for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students

• Mentoring supporting and monitoring young Indigenous students to help them become independent learners

• Providing pastoral support to Indigenous students including their initial orientation and ongoing cultural and personal development

• Celebrating significant cultural activities and events including arranging guest speakers and performers.

The Glennie School prides itself on the values that require the successful applicant to be supportive of the Anglican Ethos and comply with all state and legislative requirements under the operation of an independent school.

You will have:

• A Certificate III in Education Support / Youth Support Worker or relevant work experience

• An understanding of diverse cultural protocols and challenges faced by Indigenous students families and communities as they transition between community and boarding school

• The ability to support the learning of Indigenous students through the implementation of culturally appropriate curriculum resources.

• The ability to provide culturally appropriate pastoral care to Indigenous students.

Your application:
Please address your application to the Principal and include a cover letter and resume. Applications close 16 December 2025.

Must have the right to work in Australia. Must hold a Paid Employee Positive Notice Blue Card (in accordance with the Working with Children (Risk Management and Screening) Act 2000)