Community Liaison Officer - Burrowes State School , Education

Burrowes State School have an exciting opportunity for a Community Liaison Officer to join the team. This is a temporary part-time position (0.6FTE) for Semester 1, 2024, unless otherwise determined.
Job details Position status Fixed Term Temporary
Position type Part-time
Occupational group Education & Training
Classification AO3
Workplace Location Logan - Beaudesert
Job ad reference QLD/SER535333/24T
Closing date 12-Jan-2024
Yearly salary
Fortnightly salary
Total remuneration
Salary Other
Job duration Until 21 June 2024 unless otherwise determined
Contact person Karen Jakavicius
Contact details 07 3802 3333 or kjaka2@eq.edu.au
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About Us:
Burrowes State School offers your family a safe and supportive environment and is very proud to be part of the responsive public education system of Queensland.
Burrowes was officially opened in 1987 as the second State School in the growing Logan suburb of Marsden. Today our enrolment exceeds 800 students from Prep to Year 6.
Our school plays a significant role in the lives of children as they grow and develop. In partnership with parents and other members of the community, our school provides students with a high quality education that equips them with the knowledge, skills, and attributes needed to be successful in the future.
Our school motto is 'Freedom to Learn'. We work to enable all students to engage in learning activities which cater for their specific needs and abilities.
About the Role:
Responsibilities include, but not limited to;

• Develop and implement strategies for effective links between home and school related issues and to encourage greater interest and participation in school activities and programs.
• Facilitate opportunity for raising parental concerns and advocate equity of service provision.
• Promote liaison activities to provide information to parents, the school and its community, and facilitate community development activities to improve relations between the school and its community.
• Act as the contact for parents/carers and the indigenous community to determine relevant issues for improved relationships between the school and its indigenous community.
• Plan and deliver or organise public presentations, and inform and educate parents and community members/groups about educational trends and policies.
• Establish and monitor school and community networks relevant to the position's role.

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 2-pg written statement in response to 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.
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.
Further information
We are committed to building inclusive cultures in the Queensland public sector that respect and promote and .
For a full list of the position responsibilities and mandatory requirements, please ensure you download the attached role description and candidate information fact sheet and follow the instructions.
Documents
Before applying for this vacancy please ensure you read the documents below.
Role Description
Information Package for Applicants