Family Support Coordinator

2 days ago

Nanango, Queensland, Australia Department of Education Full time $60,000 - $80,000 per year

Are you are interested in working within an exciting new initiative that supports confident steps through life and learning? New Family Support Coordinator (FSC) positions are available in multiple school locations across Queensland.
Nanango 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 (0.5FTE), 36.25 hours per fortnight.

About Our School:

Nanango State School is a well-established school with an approximate enrolment of 330 students. Nestled in the heart of the beautiful South Burnett region, Nanango State School is a welcoming and inclusive primary school that takes pride in its strong sense of community and commitment to every child's success.

Our school provides a caring, family-oriented environment where students are encouraged to strive for excellence, show respect, and develop a lifelong love of learning. With dedicated and experienced staff, Nanango State School offers engaging academic programs, rich cultural and sporting opportunities, and a focus on student wellbeing.

We value innovation, collaboration and community partnerships that support our students to grow into confident, capable and compassionate learners. At Nanango State School, we are passionate about 'Together, Igniting and Powering Bright Futures', where every student is known, valued, and supported to achieve their best.

Why this Role?

As the Family Support Coordinator you will assist the school to support children and families successfully transition into school from early childhood services. You will facilitate access to learning or engagement supports to help establish positive patterns of school attendance, behaviour and engagement in learning. You will link families to external government and non-government supports and services to reduce barriers to learning for students.

The successful applicant will:

  • Work with classroom teachers, teacher aides and specialist support staff to understand the child's needs and connect families with services, such as health, therapeutic and developmental interventions to support engagement with learning.
  • Work with and support the needs of vulnerable children from diverse and complex backgrounds, including First Nations young persons with disability and young persons in care.
  • Build and sustain positive relationships and effective partnerships with children, families and carers, school staff, government agencies and community services, and facilitate family led decision making processes to ensure optimum outcomes for children and their families.

What You Bring:

  • Experience working in a culturally responsive manner with culturally diverse families and students and/or a willingness to work and train in culturally appropriate approaches is essential.
  • Knowledge of the regions demographic and local service providers and agency supports would be highly regarded.
  • Knowledge of, or capacity to develop knowledge of the early childhood sector and transition processes would be considered beneficial for effectively supporting vulnerable families and children within this sector.

Please refer to the attached role description for further details regarding this role.

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 2-page response to the below questions (When responding to the below questions, please include examples of your ability to align with the role requirements):

  • What interests you about this role?

  • What knowledge, skills or experience (including lived experience) can you bring to the role?
  • Describe a time you worked across multiple teams, agencies and/ or services to deliver shared outcomes.

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.

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