Family Support Coordinator - Zillmere State School

Family Support Coordinator - Zillmere State School

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Are you interested in working within an exciting new initiative that supports confident steps through life and learning? New Family Support Coordinator positions are available in multiple school locations across Queensland. Zillmere State School is seeking applications from someone who is passionate about supporting children and families successfully transitioning into school, establishing positive patterns of attendance, linking families to external support services, and reducing barriers to learning.

This position is temporary part‑time (0.60 FTE) until 11 December 2026, unless otherwise determined. If you are interested in working with a highly supportive staff who are dedicated to supporting student outcomes, apply today.

About Zillmere State School

Zillmere State School is culturally diverse and located in the northern suburbs of Brisbane. The school has a wonderful community spirit and actively engages local community groups and organisations. Currently there are approximately 150 students enrolled from Prep to Year Six. We value our cultural diversity, with students from over twenty nationalities attending. Our school motto Aim High embodies the core value we strive for in all our students.

Your Role

As the Family Support Coordinator, you will assist the school to support children and families successfully transitioning into school from early childhood services. You will facilitate access to learning or engagement supports to help establish positive patterns of school attendance, behaviour and engagement in learning. You will link families to external government and non‑government supports and services to reduce barriers to learning for students.

Responsibilities

• Work with classroom teachers, teacher aides and specialist support staff to understand the child's needs and connect families with services, such as health, therapeutic and developmental interventions to support engagement with learning.
• Work with and support the needs of vulnerable children from diverse and complex backgrounds, including First Nations young persons with disability and young persons in care.
• Support family capacity building to assist their child's learning, development and wellbeing, ongoing engagement in school, and the school to respond to the complex needs of students and families.
• Assist school communities advocating for vulnerable children and families to address their needs and facilitate engagement in learning for improved learning outcomes.

Qualifications & Skills

Experience working in a culturally responsive manner with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people and / or a willingness to work and train in culturally appropriate approaches is essential.

Knowledge of the region's demographic and local service providers and agency supports would be highly regarded.

Applicant Response

Written response : Aligned to the role description and leadership competencies, provide a max 2‑page response addressing the following questions :

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.

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