Crescent Lagoon State School is seeking a passionate individual to support children and families in successfully transitioning into school, establishing positive attendance patterns, and connecting with external government and non-government services. This role plays a vital part in reducing barriers to learning and supporting student success.
If you're looking to join a highly supportive and dedicated team committed to improving outcomes for all students, we encourage you to apply today.
Who We Are:
Crescent Lagoon State School, established in 1896, is a proud and vibrant school located on Darumbal Country in Rockhampton. With a strong sense of history and community, the school is committed to equity and excellence in education, offering a rich variety of learning experiences including music, sport, STEM, and cultural programs such as the Darumbal Language Program. Guided by the values of Being Safe, Being a Learner, Being Respectful, and Being Responsible, Crescent Lagoon provides a supportive and inclusive environment where students are encouraged to thrive. Strong partnerships between staff, families, and the community are central to the school's success, creating a welcoming and nurturing place for all.
Step Into Your Next Chapter:
As the Family Support Coordinators you will assist the school to support children and families successfully transition into school from early childhood services. You will facilitate access to learning or engagement supports to help establish positive patterns of school attendance, behaviour and engagement in learning. You will link families to external government and non-government supports and services to reduce barriers to learning for students.
Responsibilities include:
* Work with classroom teachers, teacher aides and specialist support staff to understand the child's needs and connect families with services, such as health, therapeutic and developmental interventions to support engagement with learning.
* Work with and support the needs of vulnerable children from diverse and complex backgrounds, including First Nations young persons with disability and young persons in care.
* Support family capacity building to assist their child's learning, development and wellbeing, ongoing engagement in school, and the school to respond to the complex needs of students and families.
* Assist school communities advocating for vulnerable children and families to address their needs and facilitate engagement in learning for improved learning outcomes.
Please view the Role Description for a full list of responsibilities.
What You Bring:
* Experience working in a culturally responsive manner with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people and/or a willingness to work and train in culturally appropriate approaches is essential.
* Knowledge of the regions demographic and local service providers and agency supports would be highly regarded.
Submit Your Applicartion:
* Attach a brief resume including contact details for 2 referees (referees should have an understanding of your relevant work history)
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.