Springwood Central State School is seeking a skilled and proactive Family Support Coordinator to strengthen connections between families, early-childhood services, community organisations and the school.

In this Kindergarten-Year 2 focused role, you will identify and engage families prior to enrolment, support successful transitions into school, and connect families with external supports to remove barriers to learning.

The role is central to improving student engagement, attendance and wellbeing through strong, respectful relationships with families and coordinated service provision.

If this sounds like you, we'd love to hear from you!

Job details

About the School:

Springwood Central State School is a well-established primary school in Logan, catering for students from Prep to Year 6, with a strong focus on early years learning, student wellbeing and community connection. The school is known for its inclusive and supportive environment, where every student is encouraged to succeed and where strong relationships underpin all aspects of school life.

A key strength of Springwood Central State School is its commitment to working in genuine partnership with families. The school recognises that positive student outcomes are achieved when there is strong alignment between home and school, and staff actively work to build respectful, trusting relationships with parents and carers.

The school maintains strong connections with the local community and works alongside early-childhood education and care (ECEC) providers, Kindergartens, community organisations and external support services to support children and families. These partnerships enable early identification of need and ensure that students are supported through a coordinated and connected approach.

Springwood Central State School reflects the diversity of the Logan community, supporting families from a range of cultural, linguistic and socio-economic backgrounds. The school values inclusion, communication and proactive engagement to ensure all students and families feel welcomed, supported and connected.

Step Into Your Next Chapter:

The Family Support Coordinator plays a critical role across the Kindergarten to Year 2 years, strengthening connections between families, school and external services to support student engagement, attendance and wellbeing.

Responsibilities include:

• Identify and engage families within the local community prior to enrolment, building early connections that support a successful start to school.
• Work in partnership with ECECs, Kindergartens and Early Years Networks to ensure continuity of support for children entering Prep.
• Build strong, respectful relationships with families to support student engagement, attendance and wellbeing.
• Connect families with external services and supports, including health, developmental, community and family services.
• Support families to navigate systems and access the supports needed to strengthen their child's participation in education.\
• Work alongside school staff to ensure coordinated, consistent and targeted support for students and families.

Your Knowledge & Skills:

• Strong understanding of early-years transitions (Kindergarten-Year 2) and experience working with ECECs.
• Demonstrated ability to build trusting relationships with families to improve engagement, wellbeing and attendance.
• Experience in case management and coordinating supports for families.
• Proven ability to connect families with external services and community supports.
• Strong communication and collaboration skills across school, family and community settings.
• Knowledge of relevant legislation (Blue Card, Disability Standards for Education)

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.

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
  
  SER684021_26T Role Description (PDF, 278KB)
  Role Description