Education Facilitator

Alta-1 College QLD

Education Facilitator / Teacher Aide

Full Time Positions

Commencement Term 3, 2026

Sunshine Coast Region, Queensland     

 

About Alta-1

Alta-1 offers learning pathways to educationally disengaged and at-risk students. Our programs deliver solutions that include community involvement, recovery and education outcomes. Alta-1 is committed to changing the lives of disengaged students through a journey of belonging, transformation and offering hope for the future. A sense of belonging and safety live at the heart of Alta-1. Every student is empowered to gain life skills to support growth on their journey as individuals. The vision that drives Alta-1 is for our students to flourish in life. Christian values underpin our call to see lives changed “one at a time”.  

College Context

Alta-1 College Queensland is a multi-sited, independent, co-educational, Special Assistance School (SAS) for Years 7–12. We work with at-risk young people in deliberately small campus settings, providing trauma-informed, wrap-around support that empowers them to discover their identity and purpose through a recovery focused education. As a Christian organisation, we believe that every young person is made in the image of God and holds inherent and irrevocable value. We believe that every young person matters and therefore deserves safety and respect. We are committed to creating relationally healthy environments that promote safety, wellbeing, transformation and flourishing in the lives of our students.  

Child Safe Statement

Alta-1 College is committed to providing a child-safe environment which safe-guards all students and is committed to promoting practices which provides safety, wellbeing and welfare of our children and young people. See www.alta-1.com.au for more information.  

The Opportunity

Alta-1 College QLD is growing in response to the increasing need for quality education alternatives for young people who are at-risk of educational disengagement and negative life outcomes. The college delivers a model that has positively impacted the lives of hundreds of young people across the last decade in Queensland. Our vision to see lives changed “one-at-a-time” as well as our mission to “transform communities through justice, knowledge recovery and hope” are the other key drivers that underpin our desire to reach more young people. This season of growth is both exciting and challenging and staff joining the college will need to carry a genuine heart for at-risk young people, a willingness to work closely with others in team and a capacity to navigate change flexibly. While there are dynamic elements to our current season the college operates from a strong base of a decade of operation and has a consistent, passionate and community-minded staff team. As a staff member at Alta-1, you will never feel alone.  

Education Facilitators at Alta-1 College are essential to the effective delivery of a recovery focused education to enrolled students. With responsibilities covering program and teacher assistance, student learning support and low-level wellbeing support, our Education Facilitator roles are dynamic and rewarding roles. No day is ever the same, yet at the same time there are overarching structures that knit everything together. Individuals with teacher aide, youth work and chaplaincy qualifications and experience may be well suited to the role and are encouraged to apply.    

Role Purpose & Key Responsibilities

The Education Facilitator assists teachers in the delivery of educational programs and provides day-to-day support for individual students and small groups. They:

·       Support the implementation of curriculum and recovery programs under teacher direction

·       Provide administrative and classroom support to assist teaching staff

·       Care for students’ wellbeing in line with Alta-1 values and protocols

·       Supervise and engage students in small groups and one-to-one contexts

·       Participate in extra-curricular and campus activities

The role requires professionalism, effective communication, and a commitment to building positive, supportive relationships with young people.      

Role Selection Criteria

Essential (applicable to all college staff):

·       Commitment to Christian faith, college values and the highest standards of professional conduct

·       Passionate about supporting at-risk and vulnerable young people towards positive growth and change  

Essential (role specific):

·       Demonstrated capacity to support teachers in delivering curriculum and programs

·       Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to engage students positively

·       Ability to maintain accurate records and follow established procedures

·       Experience with and commitment to student wellbeing, inclusion, and safety  

Highly desirable:

·       Knowledge of trauma-informed, inclusive education practices

·       Previous experience working with at-risk and educationally disengaged young people  

Required Qualifications:

·       Cert IV in Youth Work or in Chaplaincy & Pastoral Care or Education Support/Teacher Assistant qualification (or higher)

·       Holder of a Blue Card (or have the ability to obtain one)

·       Willingness to undertake National Criminal History Check

·       Holder of a valid driver license      

How to apply

If you can see yourself becoming a member of the growing Alta-1 team and succeeding in this role then please apply. To be considered, your application must include a cover letter addressing the selection criteria, a current resume, the names of three referees and a currently dated written reference from your pastor.   Ensure you submit your application via email to admin@alta-1.qld.edu.au addressed to Mrs Karen Clarke.  

Applications are due no later than 5:00pm Monday 6th October, 2025

N.B. the College reserves the right to appoint this position prior to the closing date for applications listed above. Shortlisted applicants will be informed of their progression during the first 2-3 weeks of Term 4, 2025.  

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