Family Support Coordinator

1 day ago

Rockhampton, Queensland, Australia Department of Education Full time $104,000 - $130,878 per year

Are you passionate about helping children and families thrive in their learning journey? The Gracemere and Waraburra State Schools Cluster is looking for a dedicated Family Support Coordinator to support children and families as they transition into school, build positive attendance habits, and access the
services they need to succeed.

If you're ready to join a highly supportive team committed to improving student outcomes, we encourage you to apply today.

Who We Are:

Gracemere State School is located in the heart of Gracemere on the outskirts of Rockhampton and caters for students for Prep - Year 6.  The School's core purpose, building a healthy and engaged community, is built on established traditions and high expectations with strong parent and community engagement and support. This is underpinned by our four school values: Always Present, Always Safe, Always Respectful and Always Learning.

Step Into Your Next Chapter:

This position is a cluster arrangement between Gracemere State School and Waraburra State School, operating on a five-day fortnight rotation across both sites.

Responsibilities include:

  • 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.
  • Support family capacity building to assist their child's learning, development and wellbeing, ongoing engagement in school, and the school to respond to the complex needs of students and families.
  • Assist school communities advocating for vulnerable children and families to address their needs and facilitate engagement in learning for improved learning outcomes.

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

What You Bring:

  • Experience working in a culturally responsive manner with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people 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.

Submit Your Application:

  • Attach a brief resume including contact details for 2 referees (referees should have an understanding of your relevant work history)

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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