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School Community Partnership Officer, Identifed - Vincent State School
North Queensland Region, School and Regional Operations and Performance Division
Make a meaningful difference at Vincent State School as a School Community Partnership Officer (Identified)!
Build strong relationships with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities, support community-led decision-making and strengthen partnerships between schools, families and local organisations to improve educational outcomes for students.
If you are passionate about community engagement, collaboration and making a positive impact, apply now to be part of a team committed to strengthening school and community connections.
Job details
| Position status | Fixed Term Temporary |
|---|---|
| Position type | Full-time |
| Occupational group | Education & Training |
| Classification | AO4 |
| Workplace Location | Townsville region |
| Job ad reference | QLD/NQR704010/26T |
| Closing date | 27-Oct-2026 |
| Job duration | Until 25 June 2027 unless otherwise determined |
| Contact person | Bronwyn Espig |
| Contact details | 07 4728 0444 Access the National Relay Service |
About us:
Vincent State School is a welcoming and inclusive primary school in Townsville, North Queensland, catering to students from Prep to Year 6.
The school is committed to high-quality teaching and learning, fostering positive relationships with families and the wider community, and providing a safe, respectful and supportive environment where every student is encouraged to succeed.
Vincent State School also offers an Early Childhood Development Program and a Special Education Program to support diverse student needs.
Your opportunity:
The School Community Partnership Office role is designed to support families engage positivity with the school.
This role will involve encouraging high attendance.
The role requires time spent in classrooms with students, running clubs and programs with students and giving a First Nations perspective to school events and classroom planning.
Responsibilities include:
- Work alongside school communities to establish, deliver and review initiatives that strengthen Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander community involvement in educational decision-making and support Partnership Initiative priorities.
- Coordinate stakeholder engagement and community-led co-design to address local needs, build partnerships and foster collaboration with government representatives and local peak bodies.
- Support school leaders and community groups by providing guidance on meaningful participation in education and access to relevant information, resources and services.
- Provide advice on school and Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander community matters, effective consultation approaches and locally informed decision-making, while developing strategies to strengthen stakeholder relationships.
- Work collaboratively with relevant agencies to address community issues affecting schools, connect schools and families with appropriate support services, and participate in professional networking and development.
Please view the role description for a full list of responsibilities.
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 2-page written statement in response to the attached role description.
- Attach evidence of the mandatory requirements 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.
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Applicant Information Package (PDF, 286KB)
Information Package for Applicants
NQR704010_26T Role Description (PDF, 350KB)
Role Description
