Community Liaison Officer - Toowoomba North State School

Job Description

A position currently exists at Toowoomba North State School for a Community Liaison Officer. This role is offered on a temporary full-time basis, for the duration of Semester 1, 2025, unless otherwise determined. The role will be responsible for developing links between home and school related issues and encouraging general interest and participation in school activities and programs. We are seeking an excellent communicator who is able to plan and deliver public presentations and inform and educate parents and community members about educational needs and policies. About The Department Of Education The Department of Education is 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 Toowoomba North State School Our school is one of the smaller schools in the city of Toowoomba that has a strong and enriched relationship with students, parents and the wider community. At Toowoomba North State School, we value our personal approach to learning and strive for excellence. We encourage you to explore our website to learn more about our quality educational programs. We are extremely proud of our school, our students, our staff team and collectively, our achievements. Our vision statement is 'Nothing but the best'. If you would like to work with us to shape your child's future, and to be part of our unique North family, please contact us for an enrolment interview. About The Role The successful applicant will be instrumental in assisting parents with student attendance, and transition from kindy to school and transition from primary to high school. Administrative tasks including clerical duties related to writing and responding to correspondence will also be a part of the role, including contributing to applications made for funding. Responsibilities Include, But Are Not Limited To 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. Facilitate opportunity for raising parental concerns and advocate equity of service provision. Promote liaison 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. Act as the contact for parents/carers and the indigenous community to determine relevant issues for improved relationships between the school and its indigenous community. 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 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). The Department of Education is a family inclusive workplace. Click here to find out more about our Inclusion and Diversity strategies. Occupational group: Education & Training#J-18808-Ljbffr