About the Department:
The Department of Education (Do E) is committed to delivering responsive services focused on equity and excellence to Queenslanders and their communities. We promote equity and excellence by our commitment to respect, protect and promote human rights. Our objectives are: a strong start for all children, every student realising their potential, fair and safe workplaces and communities, capable people delivering our vision. Our vision is one of equity and excellence in a progressive, high performing education system that realises the potential of every student.

About Newtown State School:
As a school community, we aim to create an inclusive culture that is represented by our vision; that every child at Newtown State School aspires to be a successful learner; to attain excellence in personal achievement and behaviour. This vision informs our decision making and planning to enable our motto, every child, every day, excellence in education. 21st Century learning recognises the essential link between learning, positive behaviour and wellbeing.

About the role:
As the Community Hub Coordinator, you will assist in the development of school and community links, and provision of information and support on education related issues to facilitate children's engagement in the introduction to school.

Responsibilities include:

• Develop and implement strategies for effective community networks and partnerships between key stakeholders in the local area to encourage a positive, inviting introduction to school.
• Ensure that communities and children are involved in the design and implementation of tailored wellbeing programs.
• Develop a communication strategy to ensure families in the community are well aware of opportunities created and are engaged with the hub activities.
• Ensure integration of the Community Hub activities with the range of programs and services in the community.
• Facilitate suitable consultative mechanisms and procedures to provide effective coordination and collaboration across local, state and federal government funded services that will make a difference in delivering wellbeing programs.
• Interact positively with parents, students, colleagues and community members, including the onsite kindergarten and undertake duties consistent with the strategic direction of the school and Community Hub Partnership.
• Maintain knowledge and connection to local supports and services, school routines and procedures.
• Utilise networks to strengthen social cohesion between and across communities.
• Prepare and respond to correspondence and facilitate reporting and evaluation - some administrative assistance may be provided as negotiated with the Principal.

Please refer to the attached role description for any mandatory requirements for this position.

To Apply:

• Attach a brief resume including contact details for 2 referees (referees should have an understanding of your relevant work history)
• Attach a 1-page written statement in response to 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).
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