Are you are interested in working within an exciting new initiative that supports confident steps through life and learning?
Charleville State School is 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.
If you are interested in working with a highly supportive staff who are dedicated to supporting student outcomes apply today!
This position is being offered in a Temporary Part-Time capacity (0.50FTE), 36.25 hours per fortnight.
Who We Are
Charleville State School is a rural and remote school in Queensland's outback with strong community ties. With approximately 125 students from diverse cultural backgrounds, we pride ourselves on fostering a supportive learning environment and valuing partnerships between parents and the school.
Your Role
As the Family Support Coordinator, you will play a pivotal role in supporting children and families as they transition into school from early childhood services. You will facilitate access to learning and engagement supports, promote positive attendance and behaviour patterns, and link families to government and non-government services to reduce barriers to learning.
Key Responsibilities
- Collaborate with teachers, aides, and specialist staff to assess children's needs, connecting families with health, developmental, and therapeutic services to support learning.
- Assist vulnerable children from diverse and complex backgrounds, including First Nations children, children with disabilities, and those in care.
- Build and maintain strong relationships with children, families, carers, school staff, government agencies, and community services, advocating for family-led decision-making processes to achieve the best outcomes.
What You Bring
- Experience working with culturally diverse families and students in a culturally responsive manner (or a willingness to develop this skill).
- Knowledge of, or the ability to develop knowledge of, the early childhood sector and transition processes to better support vulnerable children and families.
For further details, please refer to the attached role description.
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 that addresses 2 or more of the following questions:
- What interests you about this role?
- What knowledge, skills or experience (including lived experience) can you bring to the role?
- Is there anything else you'd like to share with the panel? (This should be relevant to your ability to deliver in 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.