Community Liaison Officer

Who We Are:

Coomera State Special School supports learners across years Prep to Year 12 in the growing area of Coomera. With a purpose statement of 'Shining the Light on Potential' we live by the values of 'Best in Class, 'Everyone Matters', Kindness always' and 'Seriously Playful'. Aligned to these values, the vision for the school supports the following statements:

• A culture of high expectations with a strong belief that every student can learn when provided with a dynamic and fun learning environment that supports the individual needs of all students
• Intentional collaborative practices, data-based decision making and feedback is the way of working for all staff
• Strong commitment to family and community engagement is a key focus of the school

Step Into Your Next Chapter:

• Manage all external community communication (i.e the schools social media sites, electronic sign, promotion of events on community pages) requiring highly effective communication skills as well as the creation of imagery aligned to the school's style guide
• Continue to establish links with the local community to create opportunities for students to enrich and value add to their current educational program
• Become an NDIS expert, working closely with families, support coordinators, our identified LAC and NDIS providers to ensure, where possible, that our students and families are well supported.
• Facilitate workshops and expos for families that align with our goals as a school, as well as on topics to empower our families in the journey of raising a child with complex needs
• Facilitate/be involved with parent support opportunities and local community networks (for example My Time)
• Work with the STO to formalise work experience options/agreements, whilst expanding opportunities for students based on their skills and interests
• Support the Executive Leadership Team with the promotion of events both internally and externally to our parent body and local community
• Work with the Principal to continue to build on our branding and reputation as a school, relying on strong graphic design skills to continue to create content (including videos and still photography) to promote and celebrate the school.
• Be an active member of the P&C association, working closely with the Principal and the committee
• Seek out grant and sponsorship opportunities

Please view the Role Description for a full list of responsibilities.

What You Bring:

• Passionate about driving a collaborative culture of learning, and supporting staff, families and the wider school community to work together to best meet the needs of our students.
• Assist in the development of school and community links, and provision of information and support on education related issues for the facilitation of partnerships in decision making to enhance learning.
• Responsible for social media communications and both internal and external promotion of events as we continue to promote and celebrate the school, so creativity and a flare for graphic design is also sought.
• As a lead learner, you will need to have a strong relational capability to quickly develop positive relationships between relevant stakeholders.
• Experience in working across school and community organisations and setting up and facilitating programs to encourage greater interest and participation in innovative practice for students with a disability is sought.

Submit Your Application:

• Attach a brief resume including contact details for 2 referees (referees should have an understanding of your relevant work history)
• Attach a 2-page written statement in response to the attached role description.

Contact Name:Karyn Houston

Closing Date: Wednesday, 22 October 2025

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.