Springside West Secondary College and Lakeview Senior College - Community Engagement Liaison Officer (Ed Support Level 1-Range 3) Job posted: 20/05/2024
Job type: Full time / From 13/06/2024 - 20/12/2024
Organisation: Schools (Government)
Salary: Salary not specified
Occupation: Education and Training
Reference: 1416388
Selection Criteria SC1 Demonstrated high level interpersonal and communication skills as evidenced by constructive relationships with parents, staff and students.
SC2 A highly developed ability to design, implement and evaluate strength-based student engagement programs.
SC3 Appropriate tertiary qualifications and/or experience in Welfare, Community Services, Youth Work or other related fields.
SC4 Proficient reading, writing, speaking and listening skills.
Role [Attendance requirement for this position]
Range 3 is distinguished by the introduction of management responsibility and accountability for the delivery of professional support services. The role will usually impact beyond the work area or professional field. It seeks to gain cooperation of other staff members or members of the school community to achieve specific objectives, such as in school administration, operations or educational programs.
Direction on targets and goals is provided but the position will have some degree of latitude in determining how they are achieved. This latitude will generally be limited by standard procedures and school policy. Deviation from standard procedures and school policy will require guidance and direction from senior management.
The provision of business management responsibilities becomes a feature at range 3. Management of staff to achieve the expected outcomes is a key responsibility. Staff management issues will be resolved with minimal reference to senior management, although guidance will be required in more complex cases. Senior management will be provided with timely reports and advice, although this will generally be confined to matters relating to the immediate work area, service provision or educational program and is unlikely to impact substantially on whole of school operations.
This is the minimum range for positions that carry a mandatory qualification requirement of not less than four years. Professional student support positions become a feature at range 3 (e.g. therapists, psychologists) where standard professional services are delivered. Professional support and guidance will be close at hand and deviation from standard procedures and school policy will require guidance and direction from senior management.
An education support class position supports the educational services being provided to students, but must not include duties of teaching as defined in clause 2.6.1 of the Education and Training Reform Act 2006 (Vic) or its successor. Supervision of students cannot be required except where it is an integral part of the employee¿s position or involves supervision of students individually or in small groups, in controlled circumstances, where the responsibility for students remains clearly with a teacher.
ResponsibilitiesAs the Community Engagement Liaison Officer, the successful candidate applicant will actively engage in providing:
Cultural supports including;
Tailoring cultural safety and teacher reflexivity training for teachers to support them to effectively engage with students and their families to assist schools to better understand cultural and community issues.
Implementing new or improved partnerships with community organisations, through participating in existing local community networks and forums.
Parental/family supports including;
Exploring and implementing strategies to assist parents, carers and students to address issues that are barriers to participation and engagement in school.
Facilitating parental engagement events and activities to build stronger connections and to create a welcoming and inclusive school environment.
Student supports including;
Establishing and/or maintaining student activity, leadership or homework clubs.
Promoting student engagement and leadership opportunities to foster a sense of value, identity and belonging.
Provide basic physical care for students.
Participate in team meetings.
Conduct home and workplace visits to address barriers to student attendance and family communication with school.
Implement and lead programs to support and engage students and their families that have been identified as being at risk.
Maintain confidentiality and duty of care.
Follow Child Safe Standards and Mandatory Reporting procedures.
Plan and facilitate community and school-based activities, including during lunch and after school.
Work with students on an individual and small group basis to improve attendance, behaviour and academic performance.
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:
Other duties as directed by the Principal
Essential Requirements of the Role
High organisation and time management skills
High Interpersonal Skills
Capacity to work as a member of team
Work professionally, courteously and cooperatively with internal and external clients. This role involves close interaction with a wide range of parents, students and staff.
Maintain confidentiality and sensitivity in all aspects of the role.
Maintain currency of professional knowledge and skills.
Assist in ensuring that the school complies with government regulations and policies.
Comply with OH&S requirements and maintain a safe and healthy workplace for self and others.
Fulfil Child Safe obligations
Fulfil and duties assigned by the principal or delegate within the relevant ES dimensions of work
Conditions of Employment 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 http://www.education.vic.gov.au/hrweb/Pages/default.aspx Location ProfileThe Community Engagement Liaison Officer is responsible to the 2 college Principals through the Assistant Principals & Leading Teachers
Working with the 2 Principals across Springside West Secondary College and Lakeview Senior College on a 3 day/2 day arrangement, the Community & School Engagement Officer will be responsible for the delivery, and review of programs to increase engagement between students, families, and the school. This role has a specific focus on supporting students from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds (CALD), particularly African (Ethiopian/South Sudanese) students and families. The successful applicant should speak at least one African language and have experience of the African culture. This involves the development and facilitation of engagement strategies and programs, liaison with staff, families and external service providers and providing individual support to students and their families with the aim of maximising educational outcomes and increasing student attendance.
A valid Working with Children Check
A valid driver¿s licence
Full time / From 13/06/2024 - 20/12/2024
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