About the Role

The Koorie Education Children Court Liaison Officer (Senior Community Services Advisor) is part of the Department of Education's regional workforce, providing support for the Education Justice Initiative (EJI).

Office locations

Shepparton or Seymour

Employment details

This is a fixed term part time 0.9 FTE position until 30 June 2028.

Attributes

Collaboration and engagement with key stakeholders, including schools, the Department of Education's Regional and Area workforces, the Children's Courts, Department of Justice and Community Safety, Department of Families Fairness and Housing (Child Protection) and other government agencies is central to this role. The incumbent is responsible for supporting stakeholders to navigate the education sector, providing sound judgment and advice, contributing to best outcomes for young people. KECCLOs may be required to travel to other Children's Court locations in the region to provide referral assistance for young people appearing before the Court.

Role Restriction

KECCLO roles - Only Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander peoples are eligible to apply for this role. This is a special measure as provided for under the Equal Prospect Act 2010

About the Department

The department provides a wide range of learning and development support and services.

The department provides policy leadership,



plans for the future of education in Victoria and leads key cross-sector collaboration. The department plays an important system steward role by providing support, guidance, oversight and assurance across early childhood and school education systems, as well as directly providing school education and 50 new early learning centres.

Further Information

For more details regarding this position please see attached position description for the capabilities to address in application.

Diversity and inclusion

The department values 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 more information about our work, working for the Department, diversity and inclusion, and our employment conditions visit the Department website and our Diversity and Inclusion page.

Police checks and pre-employment checks

Preferred applicants may be required to complete a police check and may be subject to other pre-employment checks. Information provided to the Department of Education will be treated in the strictest confidence.

Applications close

Applications close 11.59pm on 20 September 2026.

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📌 Koorie Education Children's Court Liaison Officer (Shepparton)
🏢 State Government Of Victoria, Australia
📍 Shepparton