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Family Support Coordinator - White Rock State School
Far North Queensland Region, School and Regional Operations and Performance Division
White Rock State School is looking for a Family Support Coordinator to join the team. In this rewarding role, you’ll support children and families as they transition into school, helping to build strong foundations for lifelong learning and engagement.
If you’re passionate about making a real difference in the lives of children and their families, apply today!
Job details
| Position status | Fixed Term Temporary |
|---|---|
| Position type | Full-time |
| Occupational group | Community Engagement and Education |
| Classification | AO5 |
| Workplace Location | Far North Qld |
| Job ad reference | QLD/FNR660571/25T |
| Closing date | 23-Oct-2025 |
| Job duration | Until 31 December 2026 unless otherwise determined |
| Contact person | Dan Dalziel |
| Contact details | 0457 064 836 Access the National Relay Service |
Who We Are:
White Rock State School is a vibrant and inclusive primary school located in the southern suburbs of Cairns. The school is committed to providing a safe, supportive, and engaging learning environment where every child is encouraged to achieve their best. With a strong focus on academic excellence, wellbeing, and community partnerships, White Rock State School values diversity and works closely with families to support each student's educational journey.
Step Into Your Next Chapter:
- 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)
- Attach a 2-page written statement in response to the attached role description.
Contact Name: Dan Dalziel
Closing Date: Thursday, 23 October 2025
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.
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Applicant Information Package (PDF, 245KB)
Information Package for Applicants
FNR660571_25T Role Description (PDF, 261KB)
Role Description
