About this job
This temporary vacancy is open to Expressions of Interest and any extensions to this appointment will not exceed 12 months.
About the Department
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 the School
Established in 2016, the Griffin State School community worked in close partnership with purpose and passion to create a school that achieves the very best possible for each child by embedding practices that are truly 'Anchored in Excellence'.
Centred at the heart of the Griffin community, a group of 18 staff, 246 learners and their families took the first steps on our journey of learning.
About the Role
As the Early Years Support Coordinator your responsibilities include:
- Plan and undertake a community engagement strategy (outreach) to connect families with the KindyLinQ program.
- Work in partnership with the KindyLinQ Teacher to refine and/or target aspects of the program in ways that: respond to priority populations of the local community; enhances the capabilities of children and families; supports their needs and interests; and strengthens the confidence of parents/caregivers in understanding how to support and enrich their child's learning and development.
- Support families to draw on the strategies and experiences shared at KindyLinQ and continue to use these in the home environment
- Work with the school to strengthen partnerships with local early childhood services and community agencies to support pathways to Kindergarten and wrap around support for enhanced child and family wellbeing.
- Share information about KindyLinQ with local services and agencies
- Investigate and coordinate targeted visits by key local agencies into KindyLinQ sessions e.g. regular visits by a Child Health Nurse, Nutritionist, Librarian, approved kindergarten providers/educators.
Please refer to the attached role description for any mandatory requirements for this position.
Interested? To Apply:
- Attach a brief resume including contact details for 2 referees (referees should have an understanding of your relevant work history).
- Attach a 2-page response to the How you will be assessed section of the attached role description.
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.
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.