Education (Organisation site)Darling Downs South West Region, School and Regional Operations and Performance DivisionA position currently exists at Toowoomba North State School for a Community Liaison Officer. This role is offered on a temporary full-time basis, for the duration of Semester 1, 2025, unless otherwise determined.The role will be responsible for developing links between home and school related issues and encouraging general interest and participation in school activities and programs.We are seeking an excellent communicator who is able to plan and deliver public presentations and inform and educate parents and community members about educational needs and policies.Job detailsPosition status: Fixed Term TemporaryPosition type: Full-timeOccupational group: Education & TrainingClassification: AO3Workplace Location: Toowoomba regionJob ad reference: QLD/DSR617978/25TClosing date: 17-Feb-2025Yearly salary: $75886 - $84201Fortnightly salary: $2908.70 - $3227.40Job duration: Semester 1 2025 unless otherwise determinedThe Department of Education is dedicated to building an inclusive and diverse workforce that reflects the community and schools we support by treating everyone with respect and dignity.About Toowoomba North State SchoolOur school is one of the smaller schools in the city of Toowoomba that has a strong and enriched relationship with students, parents, and the wider community. We value our personal approach to learning and strive for excellence.About the RoleThe successful applicant will be instrumental in assisting parents with student attendance, and transition from kindy to school and transition from primary to high school. Administrative tasks including clerical duties related to writing and responding to correspondence will also be a part of the role, including contributing to applications made for funding.Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:Develop and implement strategies for effective links between home and school related issues and to encourage greater interest and participation in school activities and programs.Facilitate opportunities for raising parental concerns and advocate equity of service provision.Promote liaison activities to provide information to parents, the school, and its community, and facilitate community development activities to improve relations between the school and its community.Act as the contact for parents/carers and the indigenous community to determine relevant issues for improved relationships between the school and its indigenous community.Please refer to the attached role description for any mandatory requirements for this position.How to ApplyPlease attach a brief resume including contact details for 2 referees (referees should have an understanding of your relevant previous work history); andA 1-page written statement 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.When working in regulated employment an employee must have a current Working with Children Clearance (blue card) issued by Blue Card Services.Salary rate shown is reflective of full-time (1.0 FTE).For a full list of the position responsibilities and mandatory requirements, please ensure you download the attached role description and candidate information fact sheet and follow the instructions.
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