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SalaryWe're a K-10 School of 230 students situated on Lardil Country within a Community of Islands in the Gulf of Carpentaria, far North West Queensland.
We invite the young people of the Community to Thaldi Bana Merri - "come and learn", as we teach and learn the Curriculum through connection to Country, Culture and Language. This role is offered on a temporary full-time basis, until the end of 2024, unless otherwise determined.
Our team of passionate educators work with families to create a school that enables our young people to be strong, proud and successful citizens in a 21st century world. This position may also entail air travel and occasional overnight stays in other locations.
Job details Position status Fixed Term Temporary
Position type Full-time
Occupational group Education & Training
Classification AO6
Workplace Location North West Qld
Job ad reference QLD/NQR540787/24T
Closing date 11-Feb-2024
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Salary Other
Job duration Until the end of the year
Contact person Luke Bowering
Contact details 0457 397 867
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About the Department of Education
The 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 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 Role
As a School Community Partnerships Facilitator, you have the exciting opportunity to work in a temporary project role where your primary responsibility is to foster meaningful connections between schools, students, parents, and the local community. You will play a crucial role in coordinating collaborative efforts within and between agencies to provide targeted support to enhance learning experiences for diverse student populations.
Your expertise in community engagement, coupled with your network of connections, will empower you to deliver transformative support that addresses attendance, engagement, and learning challenges, ultimately leading to improved educational outcomes for students. In your role, you will support at the school level the implementation of the system's Reading Commitment to ensure that all learners are developing the necessary skills to be literate, life-long learners.
In your capacity as a School Community Partnerships Facilitator, you will also work closely with community groups and parents, and liaising with various organisations to support students' health and wellbeing. Your responsibilities will include organising school and community meetings, engaging with families and staff and where relevant facilitating the development of career pathways for students.
It's important to note that the successful candidate for this role may require access to a car, a valid driver's license, and insurance, as this position may require visits to various communities, external organisations, and parents.
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 heritage
For 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.
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.
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.
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
