About the School: Innisfail East State School is a vibrant and inclusive learning community located in the heart of tropical North Queensland. The school prides itself on fostering a supportive environment where every student is encouraged to achieve their personal best. With a strong focus on literacy, numeracy, and student wellbeing, Innisfail East offers engaging programs that inspire curiosity and lifelong learning. The dedicated staff work collaboratively to create a safe, caring, and connected school culture where every child feels valued and supported. Why this Role? As the Family Support Coordinator, you will assist the school to support children and families successfully transition into school from early childhood services. You will facilitate access to learning or engagement supports to help establish positive patterns of school attendance, behaviour and engagement in learning. You will link families to external government and non-government supports and services to reduce barriers to learning for students and help to foster a sense of belonging in the school community. Responsibilities include: Work with classroom teachers, teacher aides and specialist support staff to understand the child's needs and connect families with services, such as health, therapeutic and developmental interventions to support engagement with learning. 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. Assist school communities advocating for vulnerable children and families to address their needs and facilitate engagement in learning for improved learning outcomes. Experience working in a culturally responsive manner with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people and/or a willingness to work and train in culturally appropriate approaches is ideal. Knowledge of the regions demographic and local service providers and agency supports would be highly regarded. Please refer to the attached role description for further details regarding this role. Mandatory requirements: Possess a current Working with Children Check clearance (blue card) issued by Blue Card Services. In accordance with the Working with Children (Risk Management and Screening) Act 2000 a person is prohibited from working in regulated child-related employment unless the person holds a current Working with Children Check clearance (blue card) issued by Blue Card Services. Possess a current drivers' licence. Are required to work some after hours. May be required to travel. 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 1-2 page written statement that addresses 2 or more of the following questions: What interests you about this role? What knowledge, skills or experience (including lived experience) can you bring to the role? And how can these skills help to create a sense of belonging for families and students? * Is there anything else you'd like to share with the panel? This should be relevant to your ability to deliver in the role. 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.
