Eagleby State School is seeking a compassionate and community-focused Family Support Coordinator to strengthen partnerships between families, the school, and local support services.

Located in the vibrant Logan River corridor, our diverse community celebrates inclusion and fosters a genuine sense of belonging for all families and students.

This role focuses on early years engagement (Prep–2), supporting families to connect meaningfully with the school, access wellbeing services, and actively participate in their child’s learning journey.

This position is being offered in a Temporary Part-Time capacity (0.60FTE), 43.5 hours per fortnight.

Job details

About Eagleby State School

Eagleby State School is a vibrant Prep-6 school located in the heart of the Logan River corridor. We are committed to equity, inclusion, and excellence in learning, working proactively to remove barriers to education and support the social-emotional wellbeing of every child. Our school celebrates diversity, with families from Pacific Islander, Māori, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander, and newly arrived refugee backgrounds. Guided by our SOAR values—Strength, Ownership, Aspiration, and Relationships—we foster a safe, respectful, and achievement-oriented learning culture.

About the Role

The Family Support Coordinator will play a vital role in building strong, culturally responsive relationships with families and the community, focusing on early years engagement (Prep-2). This role is integral to supporting families in connecting with the school, accessing early learning and wellbeing services, and fostering positive patterns of attendance, behaviour, and engagement in learning.

Key responsibilities include:

• Building trusting, culturally responsive relationships with families, reflecting our SOAR values of Strength, Ownership, Aspiration, and Relationships.
• Collaborating with HOD-Student Services, Prep-2 teachers, and leadership to identify student and family needs early and provide practical, strengths-based support.
• Facilitating access to wrap-around support services, including health, housing, counselling, and family wellbeing programs, by collaborating with local organisations such as YFS, Kingston East Neighbourhood Centre, and The Family Place.
• Supporting families to engage with school routines, transition programs, playgroups, and community events that foster belonging and connectedness.
• Contributing to school wellbeing and engagement data collection, supporting the monitoring of student outcomes and participation.

This role would suit a compassionate, relational professional with a passion for supporting families and fostering community connections.

About You

The following traits would be beneficial:

• Experience working with children and families in culturally and socio-economically diverse communities.
• Demonstrates warmth, cultural humility, and a relational approach, building strong family-school connections.
• Understands the cultural and faith dynamics of the Logan region, particularly Pacific Islander, Māori, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander, and new-arrival families.
• Collaborates effectively with a multidisciplinary team, including HOD-Student Services, Prep-2 teachers, and school leadership.
• Has skills in early years engagement, family support, and community liaison, with a focus on Prep-2 students.
• Supports families to overcome barriers to learning and participation, connecting them to wrap-around services and practical support.
• Understands and applies neuroscience-informed, evidence-based practices, including cognitive load awareness and explicit instruction strategies.

Why Join Us?

At Eagleby State School, you will have the opportunity to work in a diverse and inclusive environment that celebrates families and places them at the heart of learning. Join a supportive and collaborative team committed to student success and community connection. Engage with a broad network of community, faith, and government partners across Logan, and make a meaningful impact on early learning, family engagement, and community wellbeing.

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 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
  
  SER670362_25T - Role Description (PDF, 162KB)
  Role Description