Job posted: 11/11/2024RoleThe purpose of the KESO position is to:Work with education and family service providers, key stakeholders and the Koorie Community to improve:Early years participationStudent engagement and wellbeingRetention and achievementAccess to higher education and further training pathways as well as interfacing with TAFE Koorie Liaison Officers and VAEAI Wurreker Brokers.Work systemically with departments and agencies to improve outcomes for Koorie children and young people.Work with education providers to provide advice on the establishment of cultural inclusive learning environments.Provide advice to assist the coordination of services to support re-engagement of at-risk Koorie children and young people.ResponsibilitiesStakeholder EngagementBuild constructive, professional relationships with a range of key stakeholders to work in partnership to improve engagement, wellbeing and achievement for Koorie children and young people.Facilitate improved access to universal and targeted educational services for Koorie families and communities.Negotiate with and influence key stakeholders to improve access to more culturally responsive educational services to ensure that services provide culturally appropriate programs.Establish and maintain partnerships with government departments, community agencies and local communities to promote the development of collaborative programs and initiatives related to improving achievements for Koorie children and young people.Facilitate local Koorie input into the delivery of culturally appropriate educational services.Support information sharing and follow-up between educational services and families about educational issues and local and regional priorities.Expert Advice and SupportProvide expert Koorie specific advice to a range of education services about culturally inclusive and appropriate strategies, and contribute to the regional responses to increase engagement, achievement and wellbeing of Koorie children and young people.Access and analyse relevant quantitative and qualitative data, to provide strategic advice on the successful implementation of DET's Koorie education strategic priorities, including relevant regional and local place-based initiatives.Program and Strategy DeliveryCoordinate and implement initiatives for Koorie children and young people.Provide high level strategic advice to stakeholders in the facilitation of programs/services that deliver improved achievement for Koorie children and young people.Facilitate the implementation of local and regional strategies aimed at improving the capacity of educational services to deliver culturally inclusive and appropriate programs.Contribute to the provision and implementation of programs and initiatives aimed at improving Koorie engagement, achievement and wellbeing in a range of educational services.Support the implementation and monitoring of targeted programs and strategies aimed at increasing engagement, wellbeing and achievement of Koorie children and young people.Who May ApplyThese roles are identified positions and are available for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander applicants only. Confirmation of the Indigenous status of applicants may be requested.The Department of Education and Training is committed to taking positive action to eliminate discrimination to the greatest possible extent. It recognises that discrimination can cause social and economic disadvantage, and the achievement of substantive equality may require the taking of special measures.EEO AND OHS CommitmentApplicants seeking part-time employment are encouraged to apply for any teaching service position and, if they are the successful candidate, request a reduced time fraction. Such requests will be negotiated on a case-by-case basis and will be subject to the operational requirements of the school.The Department of Education is committed to the principles of equal opportunity, and diversity and inclusion for all. We value diversity and inclusion in all forms - gender, religion, ethnicity, LGBTIQ+, disability and neurodiversity. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander candidates are strongly encouraged to apply for roles within the Department.Child Safe StandardsVictorian government schools are child safe environments. Our schools actively promote the safety and wellbeing of all students, and all school staff are committed to protecting students from abuse or harm in the school environment, in accordance with their legal obligations including child safe standards.
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