This temporary vacancy is open to Expressions of Interest and any extensions to this appointment will not exceed 12 months.
About Us:
Eagleby State School is a Prep-6 school committed to equity, inclusion and excellence in learning.
Our school community experiences complex social and economic challenges and we work proactively to remove barriers to learning, strengthen family engagement and support the social-emotional wellbeing of every child.
Our approach is guided by:
Engagement norms, fostering a safe, respectful and achievement-oriented learning culture.
Science of Learning and evidence-informed strategies, ensuring explicit, scaffolded learning for all students.
Community partnership, ensuring families and local organisations are central to student success.
Why Join Us?
Work in a school that celebrates diversity and puts families at the heart of learning.
Join a supportive and collaborative staff team, committed to student success and community connection.
Engage with a broad network of community, faith and government partners across Logan.
Make a meaningful impact on early learning, family engagement and community wellbeing in a school committed to equity, excellence and strong values.
About the Role:
The Family Support Coordinator will:
Build trusting, culturally responsive relationships with families, reflecting our SOAR values of Strength, Ownership, Aspiration, and Relationships.
Liaise closely with HOD-Student Services, Prep-2 teachers and leadership to identify student and family needs early and provide practical, strengths-based support.
Support families to engage with school routines, transition programs, playgroups and community events that foster belonging and connectedness.
Facilitate access to wrap-around support services, including health, housing, counselling, and family wellbeing programs, collaborating with local organisations such as YFS, Kingston East Neighbourhood Centre, The Family Place and church-based community groups.
Contribute to school wellbeing and engagement data collection, supporting the monitoring of student outcomes and participation.
Empower families to actively partner in their child's learning, reinforcing evidence-informed practices, including neuroscience-informed approaches, explicit instruction, and engagement strategies aligned with SOAR.
Key Skills & Attributes:
We are seeking a candidate who:
Has experience working with children and families in culturally and socio-economically diverse communities.
Demonstrates warmth, cultural humility and a relational approach, building strong family-school connections.
Understands the cultural and faith dynamics of the Logan region, particularly Pacific Islander, Maori, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander and new-arrival families.
Can collaborate effectively with a multidisciplinary team, including HOD-Student Services, Prep-2 teachers, and school leadership.
Has skills in early years engagement, family support, and community liaison, with a focus on Prep-2 students.
Can support families to overcome barriers to learning and participation, connecting them to wrap-around services and practical support.
Understands and applies neuroscience-informed, evidence-based practices, including cognitive load awareness and explicit instruction strategies.
Maintains accurate records and contributes to data-informed decision-making for student engagement and wellbeing.
Submit Your Application:
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.
We welcome all applicants to share any support needed to ensure our recruitment process is inclusive.
Applicants need to be a current Queensland Government employee to be eligible to apply.
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