We are excited to offer a fantastic opportunity for someone passionate about early childhood education and dedicated to supporting parenting within a diverse community. Join our team and make a meaningful impact!

The role will operate 5 days per week during the school term. You'll build partnerships and support families with young children to connect to their communities.

The Community Hubs program is a national initiative that links families with young children to services, support, learning opportunities and the wider community.

This position is being offered in a Permanent Part-Time capacity (0.69FTE), 50 hours per fortnight.

Job details

About the School 

Runcorn State School, established in 1901, combines modern education with a strong community spirit, fostering close partnerships with families. Set in landscaped grounds with native gardens and a community rainforest, the school offers excellent facilities, including a heated pool, sports courts, adventure playgrounds, and a dedicated prep play area. Ongoing upgrades, such as new prep facilities and improved computer labs, reflect our commitment to continuous improvement. With strong community involvement and a focus on innovative learning and positive behaviour, Runcorn State School provides a supportive, safe environment where every child can thrive.

Your New Role

What the role looks to achieve:

• Create a welcoming environment, interacting positively with all parents, children, colleagues and community members
• Promote early years hub and broader community activities
• Be the first point of contact to assist families with their enquiries, advocating family needs/issues to the local community partnership group and school
• Organise free activities, programs or events in response to family needs, interests and program outcomes
• Collaborate with internal staff and external agencies to deliver co-located and coordinated services
• Participate in evaluation activities as required

Skills and experience:

• Experience in education, community development or a related field or substantial experience in a similar role.
• Knowledge of community development principles and techniques.
• Knowledge of early childhood development and the child and family service system.
• Demonstrated experience working in an education setting.
• Ability to influence and gain support and assistance of parents, other stakeholders, community agencies, early years service networks and staff in developing a community hub.
• Demonstrated capacity to work both independently and as part of a team, including well-developed planning, time management and organisational skills.
• Ability to communicate effectively with people and families from diverse backgrounds especially culturally and linguistically diverse families.
• Well-developed oral communication skills, sound written and report writing skills.
• Ability to manage a budget and fulfil reporting accountabilities

Interested? To Apply 

• Attach a brief resume including contact details for 2 referees (referees should be familiar with your relevant work history). 
• Attach a written statement (1-page maximum) in response to the attached role description.

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
  
  MSR670730_25P - Role Description (PDF, 158KB)
  Role Description