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EOI - School Community Partnership Officer (Identified) - Innisfail State School
Far North Queensland Region, School and Regional Operations and Performance Division
Join Innisfail State School and play an important role in strengthening connections between the school, students, families and the wider community.
This is an opportunity to contribute to positive outcomes and support strong, meaningful partnerships within the school community.
Apply now to express your interest and become part of the Innisfail State School team.
Job details
| Position status | Fixed Term Temporary |
|---|---|
| Position type | Full-time |
| Occupational group | Education & Training |
| Classification | AO4 |
| Workplace Location | Cairns region |
| Job ad reference | QLD/FNR700159/26E |
| Closing date | 13-Sep-2026 |
| Job duration | Until 11 Dec 2026 unless otherwise determined |
| Contact person | Jemma McClafferty |
| Contact details | 07 4061 0333 Access the National Relay Service |
This temporary vacancy is open to Expressions of Interest and any extensions to this appointment will not exceed 12 months.
About us:
Innisfail State School is a welcoming primary school in Far North Queensland, serving the Innisfail community with a strong focus on quality teaching, student wellbeing and positive learning outcomes.
The school is committed to working in partnership with students, families and the wider community to support every child to thrive.
Your opportunity:
- Build the capacity of school communities to strengthen Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander participation in educational decision-making and support the priorities of the Partnership Initiative.
- Establish and maintain collaborative relationships with school leaders, community representatives, government agencies and relevant organisations to support effective consultation, co-design and local decision-making.
- Provide guidance to school leaders and community groups on strategies that promote meaningful engagement, improve access to relevant information and resources, and respond to local community needs.
- Identify and respond to issues affecting schools and Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities by facilitating appropriate consultation, strengthening stakeholder relationships and supporting collaborative approaches with relevant agencies.
Please view the role description for a full list of responsibilities.
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.
- Attach evidence of the mandatory requirements outlined in the attached role description
We welcome all applicants to share any support needed to ensure our recruitment process is inclusive.
Applicants need to be a current Queensland Government employee to be eligible to apply.
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, 286KB)
Information Package for Applicants
FNR700159_26E Role Description (PDF, 303KB)
Role Description
