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Family Support Coordinator - Waterford West State School & Edens Landing State School
An exciting chance exists to join Waterford West State School and Edens Landing State School as a Family Support Coordinator. Together, these schools support more than 1,500 students across diverse Logan communities. In this role you will strengthen family-school partnerships, support early years transitions, foster positive patterns of engagement, and connect families with vital services.
If you are interested in working with a highly supportive staff who are dedicated to supporting student outcomes and you are passionate about helping children and families thrive apply today.
About The Schools
Waterford West State School supports a highly diverse multicultural community including First Nations learners, students with disability, and children in care. Families often require strong advocacy and coordinated support. Waterford West State School celebrates a culture of learning, belonging and engagement.
Edens Landing State School serves a vibrant community, with families from a wide range of cultural and linguistic backgrounds. The school prioritises relationships, engagement, and community connection. Together, these schools provide supportive and inclusive environments where every child is encouraged to achieve their potential.
About The Role
As the Family Support Coordinator (FSC) you will:
- Support children and families in their transition from early childhood services into school.
- Facilitate access to learning, health, therapeutic and wellbeing supports to reduce barriers to education.
- Build the capacity of families to support their child’s development and long-term engagement.
- Strengthen school and community partnerships to create inclusive, welcoming environments.
- Work flexibly, including after hours and across multiple school sites, to meet family and community needs.
This is a temporary full-time AO5 position for 15 months, with the possibility of extension, requiring the ability to work after hours and travel between sites as needed.
Your Responsibilities
As the Family Support Coordinator, your responsibilities will include, but are not limited to:
- Build strong relationships with children, families, carers, school staff and external services.
- Work with teachers and support staff to connect families with targeted services.
- Support vulnerable cohorts, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students, EAL/D families, children with disability, and those in care.
- Use data to monitor engagement, evaluate interventions and inform planning.
- Maintain accurate case records and manage information responsibly.
Your Knowledge & Skills
It is highly desirable but not mandatory that our next Family Support Coordinator has experience and knowledge with:
- Knowledge of early years transitions and creating welcoming school environments.
- Ability to support student engagement through positive attendance and behaviour strategies.
- Experience in case management with vulnerable families, using trauma-informed approaches.
- Cultural competence working with First Nations and multicultural/EAL/D families.
- Knowledge of relevant legislation (Blue Card requirements, Disability Standards for Education) and strong record-keeping skills.
- Understanding of child development and early intervention supports, including NDIS pathways.
- Experience in interagency collaboration and community development.
- Skills in working with interpreters and engaging families from diverse cultural backgrounds.
- Ability to use digital tools for tracking engagement and coordinating referrals.
Please refer to the attached role description for the full list of responsibilities and mandatory requirements for this position.
Interested? How to Apply
- Attach a brief resume including contact details for 2 referees (referees should be familiar with 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.
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📌 Family Support Coordinator - Waterford West State school & Edens Landing State School
🏢 Queensland Department of Education
📍 Logan City