Defence School Mentor

Defence School Mentor - Ripley Valley State Secondary College Join to apply for the Defence School Mentor - Ripley Valley State Secondary College role at Queensland Department of Education . A unique opportunity is available to become a Defence School Mentor (DSM) at Ripley Valley State Secondary College for the start of 2026. The successful applicant will be an integral part of our College's Student Services Support (SSS) Team, working alongside our Guidance Officers, Youth Support Coordinators, CEC, and Chaplains. The successful candidate will have a distinct focus on supporting students from Defence families to integrate into the school community, and on building the capability of the school to facilitate these supports. This opportunity requires the successful candidate to have relational skills, flexibility, communication skills, the ability to work independently and in teams, and strategic management skills. This position is due to commence on 22nd January 2026 and is offered in a Temporary Part-Time capacity (0.41 FTE), 30 hours per fortnight. About The School Ripley Valley State Secondary College opened in 2020 and currently caters to over 1,400 students across Years 7 to 12, with enrolments projected to exceed 2,000 students by 2028. The College has built a strong reputation for high expectations, innovation, inclusion, and a deep connection to the community. Located near the Amberley RAAF Base, the College proudly supports approximately 100 students from Defence families. About The Role We are seeking applicants who demonstrate excellent relational skills; a commitment to fostering a positive, welcoming, and supportive environment; and a willingness to contribute actively to the College's ongoing development and growth. The ideal applicant should have a sound understanding of the Defence School Mentor role and be prepared to work as part of a multidisciplinary team to build effective relationships with students, parents, staff, and external agencies. Experience delivering support programs within a school context, and an awareness of Defence family challenges are also highly desired. Your Responsibilities Providing information and support on a range of activities for dependants of Defence members and families to ease the impact of mobility and service-related parental absence. Assisting in building the capability of the school to support Defence students and their families while adhering to school policies and priorities. 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. Work with individuals, groups, families and stakeholders to develop and implement programs to enable Defence students to feel welcome and included within the school community. Assist with the organisation and management of Defence related events, including ANZAC Day, Remembrance Day and Defence Week. Please refer to the attached role description for the full list of responsibilities and mandatory requirements for this position. Interested? To Apply Attach a brief resume including contact details for 2 referees (referees should be familiar with your relevant work history). Attach a written statement (1-page maximum) 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. Occupational group Education & Training Seniority level Not Applicable Employment type Part-time Job function Other Industries Government Administration Referrals increase your chances of interviewing at Queensland Department of Education by 2x Get notified about new Mentor jobs in Ipswich, Queensland, Australia . #J-18808-Ljbffr