Family Support Coordinator - Hambledon State School

Queensland Government; Cairns Regional; On-site; AUD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A public educational institution in Cairns is seeking a Family Support Coordinator to support children transitioning into school and assist families in improving attendance and engagement. The role involves collaborating with teachers and community services to enhance student learning outcomes. Ideal candidates will have experience in child support services and strong communication skills.

Qualifications

• Experience in child support services.
• Strong communication skills for community engagement.
• Ability to work collaboratively with diverse partners.

Responsibilities

• Implement collaboration with external partners for family and child engagement.
• Work with teachers to address child needs and connect families with services.
• Build relationships with students, parents, and community services.

Job description

Overview

Hambledon State School is seeking a passionate Family Support Coordinator to join our team. In this vital role, you will support children as they transition smoothly from early childhood services into school, help families establish positive attendance and engagement habits, and connect them with essential government and non-government services to reduce barriers to learning.

Join a dedicated and supportive team making a real difference, apply today and be part of this important initiative.

About Hambledon State School Hambledon State School is a vibrant and inclusive school located in Cairns, known for its strong sense of community and commitment to student success. With a focus on high-quality teaching, cultural diversity, and positive behaviour, the school provides a supportive learning environment where every child is encouraged to thrive. Hambledon celebrates its connections with local families and community organisations, working together to create a safe, respectful, and engaging place to learn and grow.

Responsibilities

• Implement structured and long-term collaboration with a diverse range of external partners to drive positive outcomes for families and children to engage successfully with learning and strengthen relationships with parents and carers to facilitate improvement in student attendance, behaviour and engagement in learning.
• 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.
• Build and sustain positive relationships and effective partnerships with students, parents, school staff, government agencies and community services and provide expert input into decision making processes to ensure optimum outcomes for children and their families.
• Bring expertise into school communities about vulnerable children and families and their needs to facilitate engagement in learning and improved learning outcomes.

View role details Please view the Role Description for a full list of responsibilities.

Submit Your Application

• Attach a brief resume including contact details for 2 referees (referees should have an understanding of your relevant work history).

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