Family Support Coordinator

Are you passionate about supporting children and families to thrive in their educational journey?

Bentley Park College is seeking a Family Support Coordinator to help children and families transition into school, establish positive attendance patterns, and access vital support services.

This temporary full-time position is available until December 2026, unless otherwise determined, and offers the opportunity to work with a dedicated team committed to student success.

About the School:

Bentley Park College is a vibrant and inclusive educational community committed to fostering student success and wellbeing. Located in the heart of Far North Queensland, the college provides a supportive environment where students are encouraged to achieve their potential. Bentley Park College values collaboration, respect, and innovation, ensuring every child has the opportunity to thrive academically, socially, and emotionally.

About the Role:

As the Family Support Coordinator, you will play a pivotal role in supporting children and families to transition successfully into school. You will work closely with school staff, families, and external agencies to address barriers to learning, improve attendance, and foster a sense of belonging within the school community. This is a temporary full-time position until December 2026, unless otherwise determined.

Key responsibilities include:

• Collaborating with teachers and support staff to understand student needs and connect families with relevant services.
• Supporting vulnerable children and families, including those from diverse and complex backgrounds.
• Building family capacity to support their child's learning, development, and wellbeing.
• Facilitating connections between families and external government and non-government support services.
• Using data to evaluate the effectiveness of support measures and improve student outcomes.

This role would suit someone who is passionate about making a difference in the lives of children and families, with a strong commitment to equity and inclusion.

About You:

The following traits would be beneficial:

• Experience working with children and families from diverse backgrounds, including First Nations communities.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills to build relationships with families, staff, and external agencies.
• Knowledge of local service providers and community supports.
• Ability to work collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team.
• Proficiency in using data to inform decision-making and measure outcomes.

Mandatory Requirements:

The following are mandatory requirements for this role:

• A current Working with Children Check clearance (blue card) issued by Blue Card Services.
• A current driver's licence.
• Willingness to work some after-hours as required.
• Willingness to travel as required.

Interested? 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- 2 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? And how can these skills help to create a sense of belonging for families and students?
• 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.