Location: North East Region | Albury/Wodonga
Job type: Part time / From 28/01/2025 - 19/12/2025
Organisation: Schools (Government)
Salary: Salary not specified
Occupation: Education and Training
Reference: 1457287
Location Profile Wodonga Middle Years College is a supportive teaching and learning environment where student needs and backgrounds are reflected in the learning and design of the school. The clear strategic intention is to maximize opportunities for all students by developing their talents and challenging them to have high aspirations so they achieve their potential and become logical, self-aware, collaborative, and inquisitive.
Wodonga Middle Years College caters for 1,000 students in Years 7 to 9 on three campuses.
Role The Youth Engagement Officer provides individual support to young adolescent students and embeds inclusiveness into the wider school community to ensure students and parents have a sense of belonging to the College and can practice student agency on behalf of themselves and others. The position aims to assist students in 4 key areas throughout their education and as they move from one school to another: welcoming, integrating, absence support, and farewelling.
Support students to develop and practice self-confidence, resilience, and agency. Strengthen students' sense of belonging to the College and the wider community. Improve retention and increase educational opportunities for students. Raise aspiration through promoting post school options. Create a strong home/school connection and foster positive relationships. Promote reconciliation and inclusiveness through targeted initiatives and activities. Provide culturally appropriate support to all students at the College. Foster a supportive learning environment for students, staff, and families. Responsibilities Assist parents and students to become familiar with the school and its facilities. Coordinate appropriate welcoming and farewelling activities for students. Organise and carry out meaningful activities that raise awareness throughout the school year. Monitor student engagement and attendance through regular liaison with teachers, house leaders, and other key staff. Work collaboratively with parents to facilitate positive home/school relationships. Support students with planning and balancing academic requirements. Work with young people and families to create Individual Education Plans (IEPs) for students. Ensure visibility of the Youth Engagement Officer program within the school. Promote a positive and secure environment through appropriate programs. Develop community partnerships to strengthen student wellbeing. Work within the whole school community to support students and their families. Plan, develop, deliver, and evaluate support services that facilitate the educational, social, and emotional development of students. Provide guidance and support in the area of student welfare and resilience. Engage students and their families to broker meaningful relationships. Selection Criteria SC1 Appropriate qualifications and/or demonstrated relevant experience. SC2 Demonstrated ability to empathise and work with young adolescents. SC3 High level of communication skills both oral and written. SC4 High level of cultural appropriateness and respect for diversity. SC5 Demonstrated skills in advocacy and negotiations. SC6 Demonstrated ability to organise own work, set priorities, and meet deadlines. SC7 Ability to plan, organise, evaluate, and deliver innovative programs. SC8 Demonstrated commitment to ongoing Professional Learning. Who May Apply Individuals with the aptitude, experience, and/or qualifications to fulfill the specific requirements of the position.
Child Safe Standards Victorian government schools are child safe environments. Our schools actively promote the safety and wellbeing of all students.
Required have a current Working with Children Check. Be prepared to undertake First Aid and Anaphylaxis training, if current certificate/s are not held. Other Information WMYC does not bind itself to make any appointment from applications received. Applications must include a covering letter, brief statements addressing each of the selection criteria, and your resume/CV detailing employment history.
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