About Us

FamilyLinQ is a groundbreaking collaboration between school communities, The Bryan Foundation and the Queensland Government establishing, developing and co-creating Queensland’s first ‘purpose built’ fully integrated school model incorporating community hub facilities.

FamilyLinQ aims to enhance the education, health and life outcomes of Queensland children and their families by bringing together early years learning, education, wrap-around health and community services. Utilising the significant role of schools as community platforms this co-designed model supports children and families as they grow, learn and thrive.

Your Role

As the Senior Community Connector with FamilyLinQ at Kingston State School you'll build trusting relationships with families, develop an understanding of their unique aspirations and needs, and link, refer and connect families with appropriate services, programs, activities and opportunities.

You’ll engage and nurture relationships with families from First Nations and culturally and linguistically diverse (CALD) backgrounds to create an environment where culture is acknowledged, valued and celebrated.

You’ll lead the identification, design, delivery and facilitation of programs, workshops, activities, events and community development initiatives in line with parents and carers aspirations, needs and interest areas to enhance family capacity, skills, confidence, knowledge, connections, engagement and sense of belonging. You'll empower parents and community members to actively participate in hub programs—bringing a strong sense of purpose and accomplishment to your work.

As a key team member, you'll lead the development and implementation of the KSS FamilyLinQ volunteering program.

Your leadership skills will shine as you foster a positive workplace and team culture. Your experience and evidence-based practices will be valued as you contribute to the team's success and growth.

You'll also plan and implement elements of the FamilyLinQ KSS Strategic Plan and Implementation Plan. Aligning these plans with the needs and aspirations of our community will be crucial to driving tangible community impact.

To ensure seamless hub operations, you'll collaborate closely with the KSS Partnerships Manager, ensuring that all staff, partners, and visitors adhere to site policies and procedures.

The role is permanent part time with a minimum average of 30.4 hours a week, timing to be negotiated noting that the hub may be open between 7am and 6 pm on weekdays. Additional hours may be offered as the need arises. Community activities and programs may also run on weekends and during school holidays.

Skills & Abilities

Skills and experience in working with and supporting families and children, including families and children experiencing complex social, economic, psychological and developmental needs.

High level ability to work collaboratively with First Nations stakeholders and people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds.

Skills and experience in developing programs, activities and opportunities which respond to identified family and community needs

High level ability to build team capacity and develop and sustain productive working relationships and partnerships with key stakeholders and community with a collaborative approach.

Excellent people skills – with a highly developed ability to effectively influence, negotiate and resolve conflict.

Strong written and verbal communication skills with the ability to tailor messages for different purposes and to different audiences.

Well-developed project management, organisation, and time management skills.

Highly reflective in practice with a strengths-based approach working with families and to problem solving.

Experience & Qualifications

Minimum 5 years' experience in diverse settings such as family support, early years, community development, health or education sectors.

Relevant tertiary qualification in Social Work, Human Services, Education, Health, Community Development or Early Childhood

Full Driver's License required, own vehicle required

All successful applicants are subject to National Police Checks, blue card screening, referee checks, identification verification prior to employment, and the foundation will request that you disclose any information relevant to your eligibility to engage in activities involving children.

Benefits

Flexible working conditions to support work-life balance.

Full range of salary packaging benefits as a DGR1 charitable entity.

Access to Employee Assistance Program for additional support.

Meaningful work focused on the wellbeing of children and families.

This is a SCHADS Level 6 role. The pro-rata salary for 4 days per week (30.4 hours) ranges from $85,111.98 to $86,987.16 per annum, depending on experience (plus superannuation and salary packaging). This equates to a full-time equivalent salary range of $106,389.92 to $108,734.08 per annum.

Join Us

At The Bryan Education Foundation, we're creating a future where every child and their family can flourish. Join us as the Senior Community Connector and experience the meaningful impact you can have on the lives of our families. Be part of something extraordinary - a vision that will empower communities and transform lives.

Apply now by submitting a cover letter outlining your suitability along with an updated resume.

We look forward to welcoming you to the FamilyLinQ team!

Applications close 5 pm Monday 26 May

For more information on this position or the FamilyLinQ initiative please visit the website at: https://familylinq.org.au. To request a position description or have a confidential discussion about the role, please contact:

Grainne Taia, Kingston State School Partnerships Manager via:

Email: [email protected]

Mobile: 0439 153 060