Support Families and Children Thrive: Family Support Coordinator

2 weeks ago

Brisbane, Queensland, Australia beBeeFamily Full time $62,100 - $86,300
Support Families and Children Thrive

About the Role

The Family Support Coordinator role is a dynamic position that requires an individual with a strong passion for supporting families and children. As a key member of our team, you will be responsible for helping schools create a nurturing environment that fosters positive relationships between children, families, and educators.

You will work closely with classroom teachers, teacher aides, and specialist support staff to understand each child's needs and connect families with services such as health, therapeutic, and developmental interventions. This may involve working with vulnerable children from diverse and complex backgrounds, including First Nations children, children with disability, and those in care.

One of your primary responsibilities will be to support family capacity building to assist their child's learning, development, and wellbeing. You will also help school communities advocate for vulnerable children and families to address their needs and facilitate engagement in learning for improved outcomes.

A successful candidate will possess excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build trust and rapport with families and school staff. You will also have experience working in a culturally responsive manner with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, or be willing to learn and develop this skill.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Work with classroom teachers, teacher aides, and specialist support staff to understand each child's needs
  • Connect families with services such as health, therapeutic, and developmental interventions
  • Support family capacity building to assist their child's learning, development, and wellbeing
  • Advocate for vulnerable children and families to address their needs and facilitate engagement in learning for improved outcomes

Requirements:

  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
  • Experience working in a culturally responsive manner with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people
  • Demonstrated ability to build trust and rapport with families and school staff
  • Knowledge of local service providers and agency supports

What We Offer:

  • A supportive and collaborative work environment
  • Opportunities for professional growth and development
  • A competitive salary package
  • A chance to make a real difference in the lives of families and children

How to Apply:

Please attach a brief resume including contact details for 2 referees who can speak to your relevant work history. A written statement (1-page maximum) in response to the attached role description is also required.

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.

When working in regulated employment, an employee must have a current Working with Children Clearance issued by Blue Card Services.

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