We are currently seeking a passionate Community Hub Coordinator to build partnerships and support families with young children connect to their community (working Wednesdays & Thursdays), 25 hours per fortnight (0.34FTE).

Job details

About the Department

The Department of Education is dedicated to building an inclusive and diverse workforce that reflects the community and schools we support by treating everyone with respect and dignity. This starts with recruitment and selection. The methods of assessing suitability in the recruitment process may vary. This includes making reasonable adjustments to support applicants at all stages of the process and employee lifecycle.

About the School

Our school lies in Logan City with Brisbane to the north and the Gold Coast to the south. Woodridge began as a sparsely populated rural area and has evolved to a large centre within Logan City and is an area typified by one of the fastest growing, culturally diverse populations in Australia. 

Woodridge North State School is a Band 9 school which opened in 1969 and provides for children from Prep to Year 6. It proudly hosts a Community Hub and a C&K kindergarten onsite.

About the Role

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

A Community Hub Coordinator's responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Support / encourage parents to participate in hub, school and community activities by linking them to appropriate information, programs and services
• Organise activities, programs or events in response to family needs and interests consistent with the objectives of the National Community Hub Program
• Develop and maintain collaborative working relationships with Community Hub Leaders, community members, services, funding agencies and early years' networks operating at the local level to support the needs of families
• Build the capacity of parents / caregivers and families to participate in the development and life of the Community Hub and the general community
• Develop and implement a Hub work plan in line with school priorities, contractual obligations and program outcomes; and associated administration and periodical reporting tasks, as required

Please refer to the attached role description for any mandatory requirements for this position.

Interested? To Apply: 

• Attach a brief resume including contact details for 2 referees (referees should have an understanding of your relevant work history) 

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. 

When working in regulated employment an employee must have a current Working with Children Clearance (blue card) issued by Blue Card Services.

Salary rate shown is reflective of full-time (1.0 FTE). 

The Department of Education is a family inclusive workplace. Click here to find out more about our Inclusion and Diversity strategies.

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 candidate information fact sheet 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
  
  SER636077_25T - Role Description (PDF, 178KB)
  Role Description