Join our school community as our Indigenous Community Coordinator (Identified), where you’ll play a vital role in supporting First Nations students to thrive in reading, attendance, engagement and a strong sense of belonging.

Working closely with students, families, staff and community, you’ll champion Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander education, strengthen cultural identity and capability, and build meaningful partnerships that create lasting opportunities for our students. This is an exciting opportunity to make a genuine difference while helping shape a culturally connected, inclusive and engaged school community.

This position is being offered in a Temporary Part-Time capacity (0.91FTE), 66 hours per fortnight.

Job details

About our School:

WoodLinks State School is a vibrant Prep-Year 6 school committed to providing an inclusive, engaging and supportive learning environment where every student can thrive. As part of Education Queensland's Public Private Partnership, our modern facilities are supported by dedicated services that help create a safe, welcoming and well-maintained school environment.

Our school offers a diverse range of learning spaces and specialist programs, including music, Japanese, instrumental music, physical education, science and the Stephanie Alexander Kitchen Garden program. Students and staff are supported by a range of specialist services, including guidance, speech and language, advisory visiting teachers and learning support, ensuring our school community is well equipped to meet the diverse needs of every learner.

About the role:

As the Indigenous Community Coordinator (Identified), your responsibilities include but not limited to: 

• Work with the school community to develop, implement and monitor appropriate programs which raise Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander community awareness and participation in educational decision making processes and which contribute to the development of local community awareness.
• Facilitate stakeholder and reference groups to support community development programs and networks that meet the needs of the school and encourage partnerships with community service agencies and community leaders.
• Assist school community groups with advice and strategies for effective participation in education and access to information, resources and services.
• Provide input into local decision making to ensure the school reflects the wishes of parents and caregivers.
• Provide advice and feedback on current school and Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander community issues to the region, and undertake or provide advice on effective consultation and decision making processes.
• Assist in problem resolution on sensitive issues that may arise in the discharge of the position's duties.

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 about how your achievements and capabilities meet the requirements of the role.
• Attach a copy of your mandatory qualifications/registration outlined in 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.

• Application Information Package (PDF, 285KB)
  Information Package for Applicants
  
  MSR701305_26T - Role Description (PDF, 388KB)
  Role Description