School Community Partnership Facilitator (Identified) - Mornington Island State School

Job Description

We are seeking an individual with a passion for working with School and Community Stakeholders to improve the education of young people on the Island. In your role you will work closely with the Principal, School and Community Leaders, parents, students and relevant agencies. As part of the Leadership Team, you will develop programs that encourage parents and Community members to play a more active role in the School. You offer advice and work to ensure that the school is responsive to the perspectives and priorities of Community members at both the strategic level and in the day-to-day schooling of our young people. You will also collaborate closely with other School Community Partnership Facilitators working in other Partnership Initiative Schools, and may be required to attend meetings and professional development off-Island as part of your role. 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/NQR622982/25T Closing date: 12-Mar-2025 Yearly salary: $117538 - $125531 Fortnightly salary: $4505 - $4811 Job duration: Until 12 December 2025 unless otherwise determined Contact person: Luke Bowering Contact details: 0457 397 867Access the National Relay Service About Us: Kuba waga kilmu– Hello everybody! Mornington Island State School is a Kindy - Year 10 campus located in the town of Gununa, which is within the Wellesley Island Group of the Gulf of Carpentaria. Our community works together – with and for each other – to provide a meaningful, relevant education to all of our students. We hold the understanding that education is the key that unlocks our futures. The vision we share for our children is underpinned by the values of Courage, Choice and Challenge, which are inspired by the turtle. The turtle shows courage in making choices and overcoming challenges throughout its life, but never forgets where it comes from. Thaldi bana merri – Come and learn! About the Role: Responsibilities 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 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. Access and analyse information sources such as demographic data, community data, regional development plans, local government planning documents, recommendations and papers to inform planning and coordination advice and support. Mandatory Requirements for 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. 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. Please refer to the attached role description for any mandatory requirements for this position. 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-page 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. Click here to find out more about our Inclusion and Diversity strategies. Further information We are committed to building inclusive cultures in the Queensland public sector that respect and promote human rights and diversity . 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. #J-18808-Ljbffr