Family Support Coordinator

Are you are interested in working within an exciting new initiative that supports confident steps through life and learning? New Family Support Coordinator (FSC) positions are available in multiple school locations across Queensland. Zillmere State School is seeking applications from someone who is passionate about supporting children and families successfully transition into school, establish positive patterns of attendance and link families to external government and non-government supports and services and reduce barriers to learning. This position is temporary part-time (0.60FTE) until 11 December 2026, unless otherwise determined. If you are interested in working with a highly supportive staff who are dedicated to supporting student outcomes, apply today. About Zillmere State School Zillmere State School is culturally diverse and located in the northern suburbs of Brisbane. The school is often referred to as a ‘country school located in the city'. The school has a wonderful community spirit and actively engages local community groups and organisations. At present, there are approximately 150 students enrolled from Prep to Year Six. We value our cultural diversity, with students from over twenty nationalities attending. Zillmere State School celebrates the special characteristics each of our students brings to our school. We pride ourselves on being a school that knows each child individually, and each child is valued for their contribution to building our school community. Our school motto, “Aim High” , embodies the core value we strive for all our students to achieve. School awards reflect the importance for students to endeavour to continually raise their own expectations of what they are capable of achieving. Your 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. This is a temporary fulltime position until 11 December 2026, unless otherwise determined. Responsibilities Include The successful applicant will: 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 essential. 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. Applicant Response Attach a brief resume including contact details for 2 referees (referees should have an understanding of your relevant work history) Written Response: Aligned to the role description and Leadership Competencies, provide a max 2 page response, addressing the following questions: Describe your experience working with educators and support staff to identify and respond to the needs of vulnerable children. Include how you have facilitated connections between families and external services to support learning and wellbeing. Provide an example of how you have supported children and families from diverse and complex backgrounds, including First Nations children, children with disability and/or children in care. What approaches did you use to ensure culturally responsive and inclusive support? Explain how you have contributed to building family capacity and advocating for children experiencing vulnerability within a school or community setting. How did your actions support sustained engagement in education and improve learning outcomes? 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. Occupational group Education & Training #J-18808-Ljbffr