Ndis And Community Liaison Officer

Job type: Full time / From 15/07/2024 - 13/07/2025
Organisation: Schools (Government)
Salary: Salary not specified
Occupation: Health and Allied Health
Reference: 1420955
Selection CriteriaKey Selection Criteria
1. 1. Experience and knowledge ¿ Has prior experience or knowledge in working with students with Disabilities, especially in an educational setting.
2. 2. Knowledge of NDIS and community service agents ¿ Shows knowledge and understanding of the NDIS framework (including eligibility criteria, funding processes), and available community support services.
3. 3. Communication Skills ¿ Shows effective communication skills in liaising with students, families, school staff and service representatives to coordinate support plans and services as well as advocating for the student's needs.
4. 4. Empathy and Sensitivity ¿ Demonstrates a high level of empathy and sensitivity towards the needs and experiences of students with disabilities and their families.
5. 5. Collaboration ¿ Shows ability to collaborate with various stakeholders, including teachers, therapists, support staff, and external service providers, to develop and implement support plans for individuals and student cohorts.
6. 6. Organisation and management skills ¿ Demonstrates strong organisational skills, necessary for managing applications cohort information, scheduling appointments, and coordinating support services effectively.
RoleAt Phoenix P-12 Community College we believe that all children have a right to an equitable learning experience. Students with a disability can require a greater degree of parental or family involvement in their education and care than their peers without disability, and often there is a requirement for wrap around service provisions from stake holders such as school, NDIS, and community support agencies. Parents and carers of children with disability play several supporting roles, including as advocates and as people who can provide valuable insight into their child's specific needs for services such as the National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) and the broader health and community services system. 
Phoenix P-12 Community College is introducing a new NDIS and Community Liaison Officer role for 2024 - 2025 to provide support to parents and carers to help them navigate and understand the NDIS, enabling them to get the most out of the supports available. They will also provide support to school, parents, and carers to better understand the interface between the education system, NDIS and community services. Additionally, the facilitator may provide training and guidance to school staff to foster inclusive practices and support the overall well-being and academic success of students with disabilities.
Responsibilities The NDIS and Community Liaison officer will carry out the following with a high level of autonomy (within broad guidelines), professional leadership and minimal day-to-day direction:
1. Provide support and advice for parents and carers to build their capacity to understand, advocate for and access appropriate NDIS and community funded support services available to their children.
2. Develop and maintain relationships with parents, carers, school staff and local services to enable productive working relationships between schools, parents, carers, the NDIS and community agencies.
3. Support collaborative practices between NDIS funded services and the school including by providing appropriate information, documentation and/or logistical support for approved NDIS-funded therapist on-site visits. (School to edit/amend if they do not allow NDIS therapists to delivery therapy on school site).
4. Working collaboratively across their school, the NDIS Navigator will support families and carers to resolve issues experienced with the NDIS through appropriate channels.
The NDIS and Community Liaison Officer will not:
1. Contact the National Disability Insurance Agency or NDIS funded agencies on behalf of families or carers except in limited circumstances, following consultation with the principal.
2. Act as an advocate for families, carers and students in matters that are the responsibility of the school.
Who May Apply Individuals with the aptitude, experience and/or qualifications to fulfill the specific requirements of the position.
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. The Department recognises that the provision of family friendly, supportive, safe and harassment free workplaces is essential to high performance and promotes flexible work, diversity and safety across all schools and Department workplaces. It is our policy to provide reasonable adjustments for persons with a disability (see Workplace adjustment guidelines ).
Additional support and advice on the recruitment process is available to Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islanders from the Koorie Outcomes Division (KOD) via
Child Safe Standards Victorian 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. All schools have a Child Safety Code of Conduct consistent with the department's exemplar available at:
The department's employees commit to upholding the department's Values: Responsiveness, Integrity, Impartiality, Accountability, Respect, Leadership and Human Rights. The department's Values complement each school's own values and underpin the behaviours the community expects of Victorian public sector employees, including those who work in Victorian Government Schools. Information on the department values is available at:
All 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. Detailed information on all terms and conditions of employment is available on the Department's Human Resources website at Location Profile Phoenix P-12 Community College is a large coeducational school, located in Sebastopol, which is a suburb of Ballarat. We service a wide geographical area including the suburbs of Delacombe, Redan and Sebastopol and rural townships within the Golden Plains.
We are proud to be a community school which delivers learning programs for students from foundation through to the completion of year 12. Our College community includes a diverse range of families from various socio-economic backgrounds. The College prides itself on delivering outstanding academic and co-curricular educational opportunities for all students. Our goal is to develop respectful and responsible global citizens, who are empowered to strive for the pathways of their dreams, whether that be university, TAFE or work. At Phoenix we believe all students can learn and every child has a right to be literate, numerate and curious about the world they live in. To ensure that our students are encouraged to be active global citizens we create an ICT rich learning platform where every child has access to a high quality device with contemporary functionality.
At Phoenix P-12 Community College we have a commitment to ongoing instructional improvement. We understand the importance of explicit teaching, most especially in the domains of literacy and numeracy. We intentionally build teacher capacity through PLC cycles, regular coaching, observation and feedback. Student engagement is developed through purposeful, student centred learning that is grounded in an agreed instructional model.  At Phoenix we are committed to building individual and collective efficacy as a key strategy for ensuring that all students have the opportunity to achieve optimal learning growth.
Phoenix P-12 Community College is committed to implementing FISO 2.0 and has a clear focus on nurturing Learning and Wellbeing. To ensure that every child has a point of connection and belonging we have established smaller communities within our school known as Learning Villages. Our Villages are organised in the following way:
· Foundation to Year 4 ¿ located on the Redan Campus
· Year 5 to Year 6 ¿ Located on the Sebastopol Campus
· Year 7 to 10 ¿ Located on the Sebastopol Campus
· Year 11 to 12 - Located on the Sebastopol Campus
· DOTS (Developing Other Talents and Skills) ¿ Grant St Campus
The College values of Respect, Responsibility, Integrity, Cooperation and Excellence are at the core of all relationships at Phoenix and guide every daily interaction. We know that quality relationships which are based on mutual respect are the key to us achieving our purpose. We are committed to strengthening the partnerships between parents, teachers and students.
In alignment with FISO 2.0 at Phoenix we place a high priority on the development of wellbeing and inclusion both for students and staff. In addition to the integration of SWPBS and Respectful Relationships we are proud to be a TRP school. A comprehensive student wellbeing team is in place to ensure that we meet every individual at their point of need. This diverse team includes, Dr¿s In Schools, Youth Workers, Social Workers and other allied health members. This expert team delivers a comprehensive suite of programs and services that build student wellbeing, connection and identity. The College transitioned effectively to DET¿s DIP process and supports student diversity through a comprehensive range of intervention programs.
At Phoenix we strive to provide our students with a complete learning experience that extends beyond the classroom. We offer an extensive co-curricular program that includes sport, drama, music, public speaking, student leadership and the arts. We actively encourage our staff to engage with the myriad of clubs and community activities offered to students.
At Phoenix P-12 Community College we are proud to cater for all students, we excel in the provision of broad, flexible and inclusive educational pathways.  Our Senior School structure has embraced the implementation of the new VCE and we are proud to offer a wide range of VCE and VET subjects both at school and through the cluster. Our Managed Individual Pathway  (MIP¿s) Team has expert knowledge and skills and our ability to support the transition to university, TAFE or work is exceptional. Senior students are supported by our designated VCE study centre, complete with a study centre manager, tutors and individually selected mentors.
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Job type:Full time / From 15/07/2024 - 13/07/2025
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