Education (Organisation site ( ) )North Coast Region, Early Childhood and State Schools DivisionSandy Strait State School is located in Hervey Bay on the Fraser Coast. Every day our students "Strive for Success" by engaging in exciting curriculum activities to meet individual learning needs. Our staff is committed to delivering a consistent and enriching program that develops student's skills, knowledge and talents so that they may achieve their ambitions, realise their goals and unique qualities as individuals. This is a Temporary Part-time position (0.3FTE), 21.5 hours per fortnight.Job detailsPosition status: Fixed Term TemporaryPosition type: Part-timeOccupational group: Community Engagement and EducationClassification: AO3Workplace Location: Wide BayJob ad reference: QLD/NCR603358/24TClosing date: 24-Nov-2024Yearly salary: $75886 - $84201Fortnightly salary: $2908.70 - $3227.40Job duration: From 23 January 2025 until 12 December 2025The 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.About the RoleSandy Strait State School is seeking an Early Years Support Coordinator (AO3) to work within the KindyLinQ program. Sandy Strait State School is very proud of its Strong Start centre and KindyLinQ is a key component of that, effectively running a playgroup style setting (with a qualified teacher) to welcome students and families to our school and assist them into a smooth transition to Kindy for the following year.KindyLinQ is a targeted program designed to enhance children's wellbeing prior to school and strengthen the capability of families to support their children's learning and development. It provides an opportunity for the host school to forge strong and supportive links between home, early childhood services and the community.As the Early Years Support Coordinator you will:Participate in the development of programs, in and out of school, likely to enhance early childhood development and learning across the local community.Provide support to families to maximise their engagement with early childhood services, including kindergarten.The Early Years Support Coordinator reports to the Principal, or nominated delegate.Please refer to the attached role description for any mandatory requirements for this position.Interested? 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).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.DocumentsBefore applying for this vacancy please ensure you read the documents below.Candidate Information Fact Sheet (PDF, 728KB)NCR603358_24T - Role Description (PDF, 239KB)#J-18808-Ljbffr