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SalaryNundah State School is seeking a passionate person to become our first Community Liaison Officer.
You will be responsible for the set up and implementation of a Community Hub centre for the Nundah community as per the role details below.
This is a temporary part-time position working 40 hours per fortnight (0.54 FTE), until 13 December 2024, unless otherwise determined.
Job details Position status Fixed Term Temporary
Position type Part-time
Occupational group Education & Training
Classification AO3
Workplace Location Brisbane - North
Job ad reference QLD/MNR538755/24T
Closing date 01-Feb-2024
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Salary Other
Job duration ASAP until 13 Dec 2024
Contact person Kerrin Cridland
Contact details (07) 3635 5888
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About Nundah State School
Nundah State School is a great school, with a culture of care and excellence for students prep to year 6. Our students value learning, and our staff care for and challenge them to achieve excellence, to become resilient learners, and to show their kindness. Located on the hill nearby Nundah Village, we have a central place in our open and giving community. Nundah has achieved much in its proud history as one of the oldest primary schools in Queensland, founded in 1865.
Your Role
As the Community Liaison Officer you will:
- Develop and lead a community centre where participants feel valued and purposefully involved, sharing their strengths and guiding the development of Hub programs (in line with the CHA model https://www.communityhubs.org.au) providing a non-threatening environment for effective two-way communications between the school and parents/carers and the school community, in negotiation with the principal.
- Independently develop school and community links in a professional, confidential and respectful manner.
As the Community Liaison Officer you will have responsibility for the following:
- 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.
- Promote 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.
- Establish and monitor school and community networks relevant to the position's role, in liaison with the school leadership team.
- Assist in recruiting and resourcing of volunteer help, including the coordination of a volunteer program.
- Carry out administrative tasks associated with the position's duties in a professional manner, including clerical duties related to writing and responding to correspondence.
- Approach program planning and development with flexibility and independence.
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.
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
