Job type: Part time / From 26/03/2025 - 25/03/2027
Organisation: Schools (Government)
Salary: Salary not specified
Occupation: Other
Reference: 1457759
Selection CriteriaStrong interpersonal skills with demonstrated ability to create positive relationships with families.Experience working on people-centric community development projects that support the community and builds their capacity and skill level.Knowledge and/or experience working with families from diverse backgrounds, especially culturally and linguistically diverse families, recently arrived and refugee families.Strong networking skills and experience developing partnerships with other agencies to work together on a shared goal.Demonstrated capacity to work both independently and as part of a team, including well-developed planning, time management and organisational skills.Well-developed oral communication skills, as well as sound written and report writing skills.RoleCommunity hubs are based in schools and collaborate with a support agency to engage with culturally diverse, disadvantaged communities across Australia. Every hub is different but works towards a common goal of building social cohesion in Australian communities through engaging culturally isolated families, building local connections and delivering formal and informal skills training.
As our Community Hub Leader, your role will be to build relationships with the local community, school and local services. Working in partnership with the school, your support agency and local service providers, you will be responsible for coordinating a range of activities to support the community at the hub.
ResponsibilitiesCreating a welcoming environment which encourages parents and their children to engage and become active in the hub.Building relationships with parents and the local community to help them discover their strengths, aspirations and needs.Plan activities in partnership with local service providers which align with the program outcomes framework.Supporting families to increase their knowledge of child development, parenting and settlement support by providing information sessions/programs at the hub.Building strong relationships within the school and supporting the school to develop family participation in early years and school readiness programs.Advocate to local services on family needs and work in partnership with these organisations to make referrals or tailor programs that are delivered out of the school.Participate in hub leader meetings and professional development opportunities in the local government area.Complete regular reports and share lessons and case studies with your support agency/Community Hubs Australia.Participate and support evaluations of the program.Who May ApplyIndividuals with the aptitude, experience and/or qualifications to fulfil the specific requirements of this position are encouraged to apply.
A tertiary qualification and/or equivalent experience within community development, education or early years would be beneficial but not required.
Conditions of EmploymentAll staff employed by the Department and schools have access to a broad range of employment conditions and working arrangements.Appointment of successful applicants will be made subject to a satisfactory pre-employment conditions check.A probationary period may apply during the first year of employment and induction and support programs provided.Location ProfileOutstanding opportunity to work in a P.Y.P. School in Tarneit/Werribee.
Davis Creek Primary School is a new co-educational Prep to Year 6 that opened in 2020. Over this time, we have grown rapidly due to our positive reputation within our local community of Tarneit.
We are seeking an enthusiastic, positive, and passionate Community Hub Leader to work as part of the school team and school community to contribute to our collaborative culture at our school.
Davis Creek Primary School aims to build a school culture that demonstrates a strong belief in and a commitment to providing a rich and rigorous curriculum within a safe, secure and enriched learning environment for our children. Our core mission promotes a mindset of international mindedness, and provides a supportive, nurturing and challenging learning environment, with high expectations for student success.
Please visit our website to learn more about our school to ensure our school's philosophy is aligned to yours.
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