Are you are interested in working within an exciting new initiative that supports confident steps through life and learning? Family Support Coordinator (FSC) positions are available in multiple school locations across Queensland. Kin Kora State School and Gladstone West State School are 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.

This position is temporary full-time for a period of 12 months, unless otherwise determined. If you are interested in working with a highly supportive staff who are dedicated to supporting student outcomes apply today.

Job details

About Us:

Kin Kora State School and Gladstone West State School are proud to be inclusive and welcoming communities that reflect the diversity of the families we serve. We are committed to building a workforce that represents our students and upholds our shared values of respect, belonging, and high expectations.

Both schools value fairness, equity, and opportunity for all. We are dedicated to treating every applicant and employee with respect and dignity, and we make reasonable adjustments to support people through all stages of recruitment, selection, and employment.

About the Role:

As the Family Support Coordinators 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.

Responsibilities include, but not limited to;

• 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 refer to the attached role description for any mandatory requirements for this position. 

How to apply:

• Please submit a brief resume including contact details for 2 referees (referees should have an understanding of your relevant previous 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. 

Further information

We are committed to building inclusive cultures in the Queensland public sector that respect and promote human rights and diversity.

For a full list of the position responsibilities and mandatory requirements, please ensure you download the attached Role Description and Applicant Information Package and follow the instructions.

Documents

Before applying for this vacancy please ensure you read the documents below.

• Applicant Information Package (PDF, 245KB)
  Information Package for Applicants
  
  CQR665935_25T - Role Description (PDF, 270KB)
  Role Description