We are seeking a dedicated, dynamic and self-driven individual to join our school team working 25 hours per week. In this role, you will assist in the development of school and community links, and provision of information and support on education related issues to facilitate children's engagement in the introduction to school. Ideally, the successful candidate will have pre-existing links to our local community. These links to our community will provide assist with building relationship with families and provide valuable insights into what our parent community is looking for in terms of support. The successful applicant will be well supported by the school to partner with other community hubs.
Job Type: Temporary
Position Type: Part-time
Location: Ipswich region
Yearly Salary: $43833 - $48639
Contact Name: Sandy Cook
Contact Number:
Closing Date: 18-FEB-21

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About Kruger State School

Kruger State School is a well-established school in the Ipswich corridor with over 900 students.

The community hubs model is an evidence-based, people-focused approach to supporting migrant and refugee women, pre-school children and their families that has been independently assessed. A community hub will help your school to engage with its diverse community.

For more information about Community Hubs Australia website, please click HERE.

Your Role

As the Community Hub Coordinator, you will have responsibility for the following:

Develop and implement strategies for effective community networks and partnerships between key stakeholders in the local area to encourage a positive, inviting introduction to school.
Ensure that communities and children are involved in the design and implementation of tailored wellbeing programs.
Develop a communication strategy to ensure families in the community are well aware of opportunities created and are engaged with the hub activities.
Ensure integration of the Community Hub activities with the range of programs and services in the community.
Facilitate suitable consultative mechanisms and procedures to provide effective coordination and collaboration across local, state and federal government funded services that will make a difference in delivering wellbeing programs.
Interact positively with parents, students, colleagues and community members, including the onsite kindergarten and undertake duties consistent with the strategic direction of the school and Community Hub Partnership.
Maintain knowledge and connection to local supports and services, school routines and procedures.
Utilise networks to strengthen social cohesion between and across communities.
Prepare and respond to correspondence and facilitate reporting and evaluation - some administrative assistance may be provided as negotiated with the Principal.

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

To apply please attach the following:

A brief resume including contact details for 2 referees (one of whom should be your current supervisor)
A maximum 2 page written response outlining your suitability for the role referring to the key capabilities under 'How you will be assessed' section in the attached role description.

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.

Employees affected by workplace change will be considered on merit.This work is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 3.0 Australia License.