Are you interested in working within an exciting new initiative that supports confident steps through life and learning?
New Family Support Coordinator (FSC) positions are available in multiple school locations across Queensland.
Monto State School and Mundubbera State College are seeking applications from someone who is passionate about supporting children and families successfully transition into school, establish positive patterns of attendance and link families to external government and non-government supports and services and reduce barriers to learning.
Our role will be based across two schools: Mundubbera State College and Monto State School.
If you are interested in working with highly supportive staff who are dedicated to supporting student outcomes, apply today.
About Mundubbera State College
Mundubbera State College is situated in the Central Burnett District, 200 km west of Maryborough and 400 km north of Brisbane.
It is the centre of a strong citrus growing area, and is further supported by dairying, pig raising, grazing, grain growing, stone fruits, table grapes and cash crops.
Mundubbera school first opened in **** at the old site bounded by Stuart-Russell, Mahoney and Leichhardt Streets.
About Monto State School
Monto State School opened on 25 January ****, with 28 pupils responding to the first roll call.
Our school delivers the Australian Curriculum, providing high quality educational experiences for our students in an environment which is safe and holds very high expectations for both students and staff.
Why this Role?
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.
The Successful Applicant Will
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 our school community 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.
Mandatory Requirements
Possess a current Working with Children Check clearance (blue card) issued by Blue Card Services.
In accordance with the Working with Children (Risk Management and Screening) Act **** a person is prohibited from working in regulated child-related employment unless the person holds a current Working with Children Check clearance (blue card) issued by Blue Card Services.
Possess a current drivers' licence.
Are required to work some after hours.
May be required to travel.
Interested?
To Apply:
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 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 groupEducation & Training
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