Expression of Interest
Community Youth Hub Coordinator
Woodridge North State School
(Temporary, FTE negotiable with the school – 25 hours week)
Duration: Remainder of 2014 school year and 2015, possible extention into 2016
Start date negotiable – ASAP.
This role is an AO3 classification.
Your opportunity:
As the Community Youth 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.
The Community Youth Hub Coordinator reports to the Principal in relation to administrative issues. Although there are no subordinates reporting to this position, clerical and other assistance may be provided as negotiated with the principal. Carry out all other duties consistent with the strategic direction of the school and Community Hub Partnership.
Your role:
You will have responsibility for leading the following activities and delivery of the following key tasks:
· 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 well-being programs.
· Develop a communications 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 Youth 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 well-being programs.
· Interact positively with parents, students, colleagues and community members, including the on-site kindergarten.
· Have knowledge and connection to local supports and services, school routines and procedures.
· Strengthen social cohesion through joined-up networks between and across communities.
· Carry out administrative tasks associated with the position's duties, including clerical duties related to writing and responding to correspondence in addition to facilitating reporting and evaluation as required.
How you will be assessed:
Within the context of the role described above, the ideal applicant will be someone who has the following key attributes:
1. Supports strategic direction
Demonstrated experience and understanding of the issues (particularly dis-engagement) experienced by young people, including those of refugee and migrant backgrounds, and their families.
2. Achieves results
Have a strong understanding of the needs of children in complex, culturally diverse, low socioeconomic communities and the variety of ways in which employment pathways need to be shaped to suit children in these environments through the implementation of innovative programs.
3. Supports productive working relationships
Knowledge of effective support networks for children and demonstrated success in facilitating change, managing stakeholders and collaboration with a broad range of stakeholders to meet required outcomes.
4. Displays personal drive and integrity
Demonstrated personal qualities and commitment to working with children, families and stakeholders to facilitate change, collaborating in a community development framework.
5. Communicates with influence
Demonstrated interpersonal and communication skills to liaise effectively with a diverse range of persons and stakeholders including migrant and refugee students and their families.
Application Process:
Interested applicants should submit a current Curriculum Vitae and a maximum 2 page response outlining the selection criteria under “how you will be assessed”. Contact details of two referees (one of whom should be your current supervisor) are also required.
Previous applicants for this position, please note. On advice from you, your prevous application will be included in the new pool if you just advise Anoushka of this by the due date for applications.
All interested applicants should be emailed to Anoushka O’Garey, at by COB Friday 28th March 2014
Please direct any queries to, Anoushka O’Garey, Human Resources, South East Region on
5656 6658.