Family Support Coordinator

Are you interested in working within an exciting new initiative that supports confident steps through life and learning?

One Mile State School is seeking applications for a passionate Family Support Coordinator to help children and families successfully transition into school, establish positive patterns of attendance, and connect with external government and non-government supports to reduce barriers to learning.

Join a highly supportive staff dedicated to student success

About the School

One Mile State School provides a nurturing and inclusive environment for students from Prep to Year 6. With a strong focus on developing the full potential of every child, the school supports students through an explicit improvement agenda that caters to both extension and intervention needs. At One Mile, the school community works collaboratively to create a vibrant and supportive learning environment where success is celebrated, and every individual is valued. Guided by the vision to 'discover the gold within' and the motto 'honour before self', the school is committed to fostering responsible behaviour and empowering students to make positive choices.

About the Role

As the Family Support Coordinator, you will play a vital role in supporting children and families to transition into school, establish positive attendance and behaviour patterns, and access external services to reduce barriers to learning.

Key responsibilities include:

• Collaborating with external partners to drive positive outcomes for families and children.
• Working with school staff to understand students' needs and connect families with relevant services.
• Building and sustaining positive relationships with students, parents, staff, and community services.
• Facilitating access to specialist interventions and supporting engagement with the NDIS.
• Using data to assess the effectiveness of support measures and improve student outcomes.

This role would suit someone passionate about supporting children and families, with a focus on improving student engagement and success.

About You

The following traits would be beneficial:

• Experience working with vulnerable children and families from diverse backgrounds.
• Strong interpersonal and relationship-building skills with students, families, and stakeholders.
• Knowledge of early childhood services and transition processes into primary education.
• Ability to identify and connect families with appropriate government and non-government services.
• Proficiency in using data to inform decision-making and measure outcomes.

Mandatory Requirements

It is a mandatory condition of this role that you:

• Possess a current Working with Children Check clearance (blue card) issued by Blue Card Services.
• Possess a current driver's licence.
• Be available to work some after-hours as required.
• Be willing and able to travel as required.

Why Join Us

At One Mile State School, you will be part of a supportive and collaborative team dedicated to student success. You will have the opportunity to make a meaningful impact on the lives of children and their families, helping them overcome barriers to learning and achieve their full potential. Join us in creating a positive and inclusive school community where every child can thrive.

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-page written statement about how your achievements and capabilities meet the requirements of 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.