Location: Melbourne | Southern Metropolitan
Job type: Full time / From 30/09/2024 - 26/01/2028
Organisation: Schools (Government)
Salary: Salary not specified
Occupation: Education and Training
Reference: 1435760
Location Profile Located in the Southeast growth corridor, the College opened in 2002. The school now has more than 2,500 students who are supported by a teaching and Education Support staff of approximately 350. The College's Leadership consists of 9 Principal Class Officers and 35 Middle Tier Leaders (LS/LT). There are 40 Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander students enrolled in the College. There are 780+ EAL student enrolments across the College. We have a significant number of funded students in the Program for Students with Disabilities. The school is a welcoming place where students from many cultures learn together in outstanding facilities. The College is led by a Principal at the AP6 level who, along with the Principal Class Officers, is supported by a Senior Administrative Team comprising a Manager of Human Resources, Manager of Finance, Manager of IT, and Manager of Facilities. In addition, to reflect the Department of Education's move to the Disability Inclusion Process (DIP), the College has appointed two DIP Coordinators established at the AP1 level. Both positions report directly to the Head of Wellbeing and Inclusion. Further, the College has built an exceptional team of Multi-Cultural Engagement and Inclusion Assistants who work alongside the PCO, Teachers, students, and their families. The College is categorized as low compared to other State schools in socio-economic terms, with the school family occupation and education (SFOE) index set at 0.583. To support our families and their children, the College has a sophisticated Wellbeing Team overseen daily by a Manager (ES) who reports to the Head of Wellbeing and Inclusion. Our programs are underpinned by an eclectic array of NGOs, Department of Education's Doctors in Schools, Allied Health Services, and Community Programs such as State School Relief and Foodbank. In 2024, the College has embarked upon a partnership with Monash Health, which sees a Paediatrician and a Paediatric Fellow onsite weekly. The College operates by our values of "PRIDE" - Perseverance, Respect, Integrity, Dedicated Teamwork, and Excellence. A culture of high expectations exists in all areas of the College, and we are proud of our achievements in "getting the best from and for our students". To that end, the College provides a host of Special Programs inclusive of STEM, Melbourne Rebels Rugby Academy, MCFC Soccer Academy, Advanced Sports Program, Performing Arts (Music, Dance, Drama), Visual Arts, and Multimedia. Selection Criteria Experience working with school communities, families, and community organisations involving individuals of culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds. Excellent stakeholder management and relationship building skills including the ability to partner with and broker support from local community organisations. Ability to build strong working relationships with parents and local community organisations to identify best practices and areas for improvement to support student and parent engagement. Excellent time management and organisational skills. Ability to work as part of a statewide team and embrace a community of practice approach. Role The School Community Liaison Officer will be required to support school communities to focus on increasing school engagement, strengthening partnerships with families and community, and facilitating activities to increase retention and school completion.
The School Community Liaison Officer will be expected to work in collaboration with School Community Liaison Officers appointed to other schools across the North West, South West, and South East Victorian regions through membership of an established community of practice. The School Community Liaison Officers will be supported by a centrally based program officer and provide regular reports to support the implementation, evaluation, and ongoing monitoring of the project. There is an expectation that this role will require travel to other sites of delivery and to the DET Central Office in Melbourne CBD.
This role is identified as available for African heritage applicants only. Confirmation of your African heritage may be requested.
Responsibilities Work directly with groups of African young people or individuals, planning interventions to ensure all young people are connected to an education or employment pathway. Establish and maintain effective communication between school communities and families, convening information sessions for parents, supporting engagement of parents in parent teacher nights, school celebrations, and information days. Facilitate access to homework clubs and afterschool programs, to offer support and mentoring outside of the school. Build on established links with African community organisations to access community guidance and knowledge. Build cultural awareness and understanding within the school communities. Maintain regular communication with the centrally based project officer and provide regular reports to support the implementation, evaluation, and ongoing monitoring of the project. Participate in a community of practice facilitated by the central Senior Program Officer and including all School Community Liaison Officers. Undertake other activities as directed by the centrally based project. Who May Apply Individuals with the aptitude, experience, and/or qualifications to fulfill the specific requirements of the position.
EEO AND OHS Commitment Applicants 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.
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.
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.
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.
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