Description:
Gympie West State School is a host school for KindyLinQ, a play-based program for families to attend in the early years before their children start kindergarten. KindyLinQ provides fun, free play and learn sessions for children aged from birth to 3 years old and their families. In this play-based program families living in identified locations can attend in the early years before their children start kindergarten.
The program provides a safe, welcoming space for families to stay with their children and participate in fun early learning experiences.
Gympie West State School is seeking a highly motivated applicant for the role of Early Years Support Coordinator to support the KindyLinQ program. This role is offered on a temporary part-time basis, at 0.15 FTE and 11 hours per fortnight, until 12 December 2025 unless otherwise determined.
Job details
Position status Fixed Term Temporary Position type Part-time Occupational group Education & Training Classification AO3 Workplace Location Sunshine Coast Job ad reference QLD/NCR628754/25T Closing date 13-Apr-2025 Yearly salary $75886 - $84201 Fortnightly salary $2908.70 - $3227.40 Job duration Until 12 Dec 2025 unless otherwise determined Contact person Penny Derksen Contact details (07) 5489 8200Access the National Relay Service
About Gympie West State School
Gympie West has been around for over 50 years and has grown into Gympie's largest primary school. We currently cater for around 540 Prep to Year 6 students.
Other important features include:
- A highly regarded Special Education Program catering for children diagnosed with intellectual, autistic, speech, hearing, visual and/or physical impairments
- An Early Childhood Developmental Centre catering for 0-5 year olds with early developmental needs
- A Responsible Thinking Program that aims to gradually develop each child's ability to accept responsibility for their behaviour
- A variety of extracurricular offerings ranging from musical programs to sporting opportunities to extension and technology programs
- A unique relationship with the Ex-Prisoners of War Association, who have traditionally been involved in our special ANZAC Day ceremonies, and who support our annual Lecturette Competition.
About the Role
Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
- Identify barriers to young children achieving outcomes and enable referral to appropriate support services.
- Maintain records of family contact on a daily basis.
- Support families to achieve early development, health and learning outcomes.
- Develop and monitor post program support as required to meet program performance criteria.
- Develop and foster relationships between the school, community and families.
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-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.
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.