Early Years Support Coordinator - Innisfail State School

Job Reference QLD/FNR603442/24T
Closing date November 25, 2024
Location Far North Qld
Type Part-Time
Contact (07) 4061 0333

About this job

About the Department of Education

The Department of Education is dedicated to building an inclusive and diverse workforce that reflects the community and schools we support by treating everyone with respect and dignity. This starts with recruitment and selection. The methods of assessing suitability in the recruitment process may vary. This includes making reasonable adjustments to support applicants at all stages of the process and employee lifecycle.

About Innisfail State School

Welcome to Innisfail State School. Our school has proudly served the local community since 1887 and is often referred to as ‘Innisfail Central'. The school motto ‘Working towards greater things' encapsulates everything we do at Innisfail State School. Our school serves a diverse, multicultural community and we have high expectations for all aspects of school life - academic, sporting and cultural pursuits.

We encourage you to explore our website, which provides general information about Innisfail State School expectations, policies, procedures and aspects of our wonderful school.

About the Role

Join our passionate team as an Early Years Support Coordinator for KindyLinQ at Innisfail State School. We're seeking an enthusiastic individual dedicated to supporting early learners and their families. In this role, you'll facilitate an engaging KindyLinQ program, connect with community organisations, and contribute to a welcoming and nurturing environment for early childhood development. Apply today to make a difference in the early years!

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

  • Support families to achieve early development, health and learning outcomes.
  • Develop and monitor post program support as required to meet program performance criteria.
  • Develop and foster relationships between the school, community and families.

Please refer to the attached role description for any mandatory requirements for this position.

How to Apply

  • Please attach a brief resume including contact details for 2 referees (referees should have an understanding of your relevant previous work history); and
  • A 1-pg 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. 

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. 

When working in regulated employment an employee must have a current Working with Children Clearance (blue card) issued by Blue Card Services.

Salary rate shown is reflective of full-time (1.0 FTE). 

The Department of Education is a family inclusive workplace. Click here to find out more about our Inclusion and Diversity strategies.