Division: Independent Public School - Pilbara Education Region
Salary: Level 3, $74,586 - $80,014 per annum (pro-rata) (DOE (SSO) CA 2022)
This is a 3 month fixed term, part-time (0.5FTE) position commencing Term 1, 2025 with possible extension and/or permanency.
Cassia Primary School is an Independent Public School on Kariyarra land in South Hedland. We cater for students from Kindergarten to Year 6. We live by our school vision to Inspire, Believe and Achieve, through Excellence.
We are proud of and embrace our local culture. We recognise our community as having a diverse range of cultures, with children from 14 different language backgrounds. With a strong school community that works together, we aim to deliver a caring, supportive and safe environment in which all children have the opportunity to reach their full potential.
The School Based Attendance Officer will assist the school community with processes to improve student engagement and attendance in educational programs. In this role, you will collaborate with school students, staff, parents, the education regional office, and the community to identify causes of absenteeism and assist in supporting students in overcoming these challenges.
The successful applicant will work to establish systems and processes to increase school attendance and accountability for non-attendance. You will also assist with the development and implementation of individual student attendance improvement plans while participating in collaborative case conferences and attendance panels to improve student attendance, participation, and retention.
The School Based Attendance Officer will maintain student-specific case notes, briefing notes, and relevant attendance information for reporting to the school and regional administration on a regular basis while carrying out duties in accordance with current Department policies, relevant legislation, guidelines, and system initiatives. As such, it would be highly desirable for the successful applicant to be well-organised and thorough.
Want to know more?
Full details of the role, selection criteria, and training requirements are listed in the attached Job Description Form (JDF).
Equity and Diversity
We are committed to an inclusive and culturally responsive workforce reflecting the diversity in our schools and the Western Australian community. We welcome and encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders, young people, people of diverse sexualities and genders, people with disabilities, and people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds.
Be an Australian or New Zealand citizen, permanent resident, or have a valid visa with relevant work rights for the term of the appointment. Obtain a valid Working With Children Check before you start. Consent to a National Criminal History Check with the Department's Screening Unit. Application Instructions
Apply online in two easy steps:
Step 1: Select Apply for Job
Complete the online application form, including details of two (2) work-related referees, preferably one being your current line manager.
Your application should include:
A CV outlining your employment history and professional learning summary relevant to this position. A statement addressing the selection criteria as outlined in the attached JDF. It is recommended you have your attachments ready before selecting Apply for Job.
Your application must be received before the closing date and time. Late applications will not be accepted.
Applications close: 4:30pm (AWST) on Monday, 6 January 2025
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