Indigenous Education & Community Partnerships Lead

Work Initiatives; Townsville City; On-site; AUD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Vincent State School in Townsville, North Queensland, invites applications for a School Community Partnership Officer (Identified). This role focuses on strengthening relationships with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities, supporting family engagement and school‑community decisions to improve educational outcomes.

The position involves time in classrooms, running student clubs, and bringing a First Nations perspective to events and planning, to foster inclusive learning experiences

Qualifications

• Experience working with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities is preferred.
• Strong communication and collaboration skills with families and local organisations.

Responsibilities

• Support Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander community involvement in educational decision‑making.
• Coordinate stakeholder engagement and local partnerships through co‑design.
• Provide guidance on meaningful participation in education and access to information and services.
• Advise on culturally informed approaches and locally informed decision‑making.
• Collaborate with agencies to connect schools and families with support services.

Skills

Community engagement

Stakeholder engagement

Cultural awareness

Event coordination

Job description

Vincent State School in Townsville, North Queensland, invites applications for a School Community Partnership Officer (Identified). This role focuses on strengthening relationships with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities, supporting family engagement and school‑community decisions to improve educational outcomes.

The position involves time in classrooms, running student clubs, and bringing a First Nations perspective to events and planning, to foster inclusive learning experiences