School Community Partnership Facilitator (Identified) - Kennedy State School

Kennedy State School is seeking applications for an engaging, experienced and relatable School Community Partnerships Facilitator (Identified) to join their friendly School Community on a temporary full-time basis, until 19 June 2026, unless otherwise determined.Apply now to make a positive change in the lives of our students, and wider School Community.Job details Position status Fixed Term Temporary
Position type Full-time
Occupational group Education & Training
Classification AO6
Workplace Location Far North Qld
Job ad reference QLD/FNR557931/24T
Closing date 29-Apr-2024
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Salary Other
Job duration 15 Apr 2024 to 19 Jun 2026
Contact person Joanne McCullagh
Contact details (07) 4066 6555
Access theAbout the Department of EducationThe Department of Education are 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 Kennedy State SchoolKennedy State School is located Kennedy Creek Road, and has a current enrolment of approximately 30 students. Kennedy is only a short 10 minute drive north of Cardwell and 20 minute drive south of Tully. Our school supports children in the township of Kennedy as well as surrounding communities and farming areas.About the RoleResponsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Manage key relationships to enhance planning and service delivery processes.
• Proven ability to prioritise, schedule and perform work to meet deadlines, commitments and client service standards.
• Ability to participate in a work team and to undertake a variety of project activities.
• Develop and maintain working relationships with the local, regional, state, commonwealth and local government officers and local peak bodies to prepare and provide timely information and advice to stakeholders in relation to future planning for the delivery of services in line with government policy.

Mandatory Requirements for and Identified Role:It is a genuine occupational requirement for Identified roles that the position be filled by an Aboriginal person or a Torres Strait Islander person as set out in Section 7 of the Anti Discrimination Act 1991 for the purposes contained in Section 25 of that Act.Verification of Aboriginality and/or Torres Strait Island heritageFor administrative purposes, in relation to an Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander identified role, an Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander person is a person who identifies as an Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander person and is either:

• of Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander descent;
• accepted as an Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander person by the Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander community in which he or she lives.

By definition a person who is not an Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander cannot be employed (on any basis) to perform the duties of an Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander identified role.Applicants to this position may have to provide confirmation of their Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander heritage. Requesting proof of Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander heritage from applicants helps to make sure that this intention is honoured.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 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.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 informationWe 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.DocumentsBefore applying for this vacancy please ensure you read the documents below.Role DescriptionInformation Package for Applicants