Cairns West State School is seeking a passionate School Community Partnership Facilitator (Identified) to strengthen connections between school, families and community stakeholders.
This temporary vacancy is open to Expressions of Interest and any extensions to this appointment will not exceed 12 months.
About Our School
Cairns West State School is a large primary school situated in Manunda with an enrolment catchment encompassing the densely populated suburbs of Manunda, Manoora and Mooroobool. The diverse student population includes 60% of students who identify as First Nations and 20% from refugee backgrounds, with many impacted by trauma and minimal access to education. The school has a strong focus on trauma-informed practice, social emotional learning, inclusion and sets high standards around pedagogical delivery and student improvement.
Responsibilities
* Manage key relationships to enhance planning and service delivery processes.
* Proven ability to prioritise, schedule and perform work to meet deadlines, commitments and client service standards.
* Ability to participate in a work team and to undertake a variety of project activities.
* Develop and maintain working relationships with the local, regional, state, Commonwealth and local government officers and local peak bodies to prepare and provide timely information and advice to stakeholders in relation to future planning for the delivery of services in line with government policy.
* Access and analyse information sources such as demographic data, community data, regional development plans, local government planning documents, recommendations and papers to inform planning and coordination advice and support.
* Contribute to and support the implementation of Partnership Initiative priorities, including using local knowledge to mobilise differentiated and relevant supports to Partnership Initiative Schools and their community settings, in partnership with the region and the Education Futures Institute.
* Contribute to the local Partnership Initiative response plans by identifying local priorities and addressing emerging issues and trends for quality improvement and integrated service delivery.
* Identify responsive planning and coordination strategies as well as activities to build community capacity and enhance performance to optimise outcomes for key stakeholders in the Partnership Initiative.
Please refer to the Role Description for a full list of responsibilities.
How 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.
* Attach evidence of the mandatory requirements outlined in the attached role description.
We welcome all applicants to share any support needed to ensure our recruitment process is inclusive.
Applicants need to be a current Queensland Government employee to be eligible to apply.
Applications from recruitment agencies will not be accepted.
Occupational group: Education & Training
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