Family Support Coordinator – Eimeo Road State School (Queensland Government)
Eimeo Road State School is seeking a passionate, compassionate community‑focused individual to build partnerships between families, the school, and local support services. The role leads family support and engagement from Pre‑Prep to Prep and provides ongoing support for families in a diverse community.
This position is offered in a temporary part‑time capacity (0.6 FTE, 43.5 hours per fortnight). Flexibility in the actual days of work is available.
Who We Are
Eimeo Road State School has a proud tradition of providing quality education to students from across the rapidly growing Northern Beaches area of Mackay. Our student population draws from the enrolled catchment area of Eimeo, Blacks Beach, Dolphin Heads and Rural View. We envisage a school where every student is learning, succeeding and flourishing in a positive, caring environment. We believe strong, positive relationships between all members of our school community are the foundation to supporting the success of all students.
Step Into Your Next Chapter
As part of the new Family Support Coordinator initiative Eimeo Road State School seeks applications from someone who is passionate about supporting children and families to successfully transition from early childhood into school, establish positive patterns of attendance and link families to external government and non‑government supports and services, and reduce barriers to learning.
Responsibilities Include
* Build and sustain positive relationships and effective partnerships with students, parents, school staff, government agencies and community services and provide expert input into decision‑making processes to ensure optimum outcomes for children and their families.
* Respond to individual needs of children and their families and carers to provide support for transition to school, establishment of good patterns of attendance and behaviour, and maintenance of engagement in learning.
* Work with and support the needs of vulnerable children from diverse and complex backgrounds, including First Nations, young persons with disabilities and young persons in care.
* Support family and carer capacity building to assist their child's learning, development and wellbeing, ongoing engagement in school, and assist the schools to respond to the complex needs of children and their families and carers.
Submit Your Application
* 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.
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
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