Berrinba East is seeking a compassionate and community-oriented Family Support Coordinator to join our team and strengthen the partnerships between families, school and community services.

Situated in the vibrant suburb of Berrinba, our school celebrates and champions our diverse multicultural community.

If you are interested in working with a highly supportive staff who are dedicated to supporting student outcomes apply today.

Job details

About the School

Berrinba East State School, located in Logan City, is a vibrant and diverse school that focuses on providing a child-centred education in a safe, supportive environment. Since 1977, we have maintained high expectations for punctuality, attendance, behaviour, and learning. Our dedicated staff foster personal excellence, building key life skills such as confidence, resilience, and teamwork, while promoting strong school and community values. With excellent facilities and a commitment to strong family-school partnerships, Berrinba East empowers students to achieve their full potential academically, socially, and personally.

Your Role

In this role, you will work collaboratively with Berrinba East State School leadership and teaching staff, student services team, local Early Childhood Education Centres and external agencies to support wellbeing, family engagement and positive educational outcomes for students kindergarten to year 2. You will assist families to access appropriate supports, foster strong relationships with the school, and promote inclusion and belonging for all students.

Experience working in a culturally responsive manner and/or a willingness to work and train in culturally appropriate approaches is highly desirable. Knowledge of the region's demographics, as well as familiarity with local service providers and agency supports, would also be highly regarded.

This is a rewarding opportunity for a person who is energetic, relational, organised and committed to making a real difference in the lives of children and families.

Responsibilities inlcude

We are looking for a candidate who:

• Has demonstrated experience working with children, families and community services — particularly in the early years
• Is organised, proactive and able to manage multiple partnerships, referrals and follow-through tasks
• Shares a commitment to inclusive practice, community engagement, early intervention and making a tangible difference in student and family wellbeing.
• Values collaboration, flexibility and working as part of a team within a dynamic school environment.
• Work with and support the needs of vulnerable children from diverse and complex backgrounds, including First Nations young persons with disability and young persons in care.
• Support family capacity building to assist their child's learning, development and wellbeing, ongoing engagement in school, and the school to respond to the complex needs of students and families.

Please refer to the attached role description for the full list of responsibilities and mandatory requirements for this position. 

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
  
  SER668870_25T - Role Description (PDF, 260KB)
  Role Description