Job Description

Occupation: Education and training

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Selection Criteria n

The successful applicant will demonstrate:

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- Experience working with young people, families, schools and/or community organisations, particularly within culturally and linguistically diverse communities.
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- Demonstrated understanding of and commitment to supportingPasifika heritage students, families and communities.
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- Demonstrated ability to build strong, respectful and trusted relationships with young people, parents, carers, community leaders and organisations.
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- Excellent stakeholder engagement and relationship-building skills, including the ability to develop partnerships with local Pasifika community organisations and services.
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- Ability to work collaboratively with school staff, families and community organisations to identify barriers to student and family engagement and develop appropriate responses.
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- Strong communication, organisation and time-management skills.
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- Demonstrated ability to plan, coordinate and facilitate programs, workshops, forums, activities and community events.
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- Demonstrated commitment to student voice, leadership, cultural safety, inclusion and community empowerment.
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- Ability to work independently and as part of a collaborative team.
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- Ability to work respectfully and effectively with people from diversePasifika cultural, linguistic and community backgrounds, with an understanding of the different experiences and strengths within Pasifika communities.
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Role n

The School Community Liaison Officer will support the school community to increase engagement, strengthen partnerships with Pasifika families and community, and facilitate activities that support student participation, retention and school completion.

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The SCLO will work directly with Pasifika students and families and collaborate with school staff and community organisations to identify needs, develop culturally responsive strategies and connect students and families with appropriate supports and opportunities.

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The role will contribute to regular reporting, data collection and evaluation requirements of the program.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

Responsibilities n

The School Community Liaison Officer will:

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1. Student Engagement

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- Establish and maintain positive and respectful relationships with Pasifika students.
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- Work directly with individual students and groups to identify barriers to engagement and participation.
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- Support targeted interventions that assist students to remain connected to education.
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- Provide appropriate mentoring, encouragement and advocacy.
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- Support students to identify their strengths,



aspirations and future education or career pathways.
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- Create opportunities for student voice, leadership and participation.
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- Facilitate activities that respond to the needs and interests of Pasifika students.
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2. Family Engagement

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- Establish and maintain strong relationships with Pasifika parents, carers and families.
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- Strengthen communication between students, families and the school.
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- Facilitate information sessions to support families to better understand the Victorian education system and school processes.
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- Encourage and support parent and carer participation in parent-teacher meetings, information sessions, school celebrations and other school activities.
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- Identify barriers to family engagement and work collaboratively with the school and community to address these.
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- Connect families with appropriate school, community and support services where required.
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3. Pasifika Community Partnerships

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- Develop and maintain strong partnerships with Pasifika community organisations, leaders, cultural groups, youth services and relevant agencies.
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- Engage Pasifika community members and organisations in activities that support students and families.
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- Coordinate workshops, forums and community activities in partnership with relevant organisations.
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- Identify opportunities to strengthen pathways and support networks for Pasifika students and families.
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- Promote positive relationships between the school and the Pasifika community.
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4. Cultural Responsiveness and Safety

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- Support school staff to strengthen their understanding of Pasifika cultures, identities, community experiences and strengths.
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- Facilitate professional learning, workshops and discussions that promote cultural responsiveness and cultural safety.
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- Provide culturally informed perspectives to school leaders and staff where appropriate.
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- Contribute to initiatives that strengthen inclusion, belonging and participation for Pasifika students and families.
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5. Programs, Activities and Events

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- Plan, coordinate and facilitate culturally responsive programs, activities and events.
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- Develop activities in consultation with Pasifika students, families and community members.
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- Ensure activities align with the objectives of the Place-Based Partnerships initiative.
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- Support culturally significant events and activities that strengthen connection and belonging.
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- Monitor participation and outcomes and identify opportunities for improvement.
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6. Collaboration, Reporting and Evaluation

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- Work collaboratively with school leadership, teachers, wellbeing staff and relevant school personnel.
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- Participate in relevant skilled learning and communities of practice.
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- Maintain appropriate records of activities, student and family engagement and interventions.
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- Collect relevant information and data to support program monitoring and evaluation.
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- Contribute to required Department of Education reporting processes.
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- Provide regular updates to school leadership regarding activities, achievements, emerging needs and priorities.
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Responsibilities Outside the Scope of the Role

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The School Community Liaison Officer is not responsible for:

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- Providing routine in-class educational support in place of teaching staff.
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- Performing unrelated school administration or operational duties.
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- Providing routine office administration.
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- Undertaking behaviour management activities that may compromise the trusted relationships established with students and families.
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- Providing specialist clinical or acute care where the SCLO does not have the appropriate qualifications, expertise or support.
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- Replacing teachers, wellbeing professionals, education support staff or specialist services.
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- Undertaking duties that are inconsistent with the objectives of the Place-Based Partnerships initiative.
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Who May Apply nn
- Individuals with the aptitude, experience and/or qualifications to fulfil the specific requirements of the position are encouraged to apply.
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- The role has a specific focus on supportingPasifika heritage students, families and communities. Applicants with experience, knowledge and solid community connections within Pasifika communities are encouraged to apply.
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- Relevant lived experience, community knowledge and experience working with Pasifika young people and families will be highly regarded.
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Diversity and Inclusion n





The department is committed to diversity and inclusion and developing a workforce that is representative of the community we service. We value diversity and inclusion in all forms - culture, gender, religion, ethnicity, LGBTIQA+, 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 safe, respectful and inclusive workplaces is essential to high performance and promotes flexible work and diversity across all schools and Department workplaces. It is our policy to provide reasonable adjustments for staff with disability (see Workplace adjustment guidelines ).

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Additional support and advice on the recruitment process is available to Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander candidates from the Koorie Outcomes Division (KOD) via

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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.

Child Safe Standards n

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:

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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:

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The Place-Based Partnerships to Support School Engagement and Completion initiative provides targeted support to strengthen the engagement, participation, retention and educational outcomes ofPasifika heritage students and their families.

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The School Community Liaison Officer (SCLO) atSunshine College will work closely with Pasifika students, families, school staff and the broader Pasifika community to strengthen relationships, improve engagement with education and support positive educational outcomes.

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The role will contribute to the development and delivery of culturally responsive programs, activities and initiatives that respond to the identified needs and priorities of Pasifika students and families.

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The SCLO will work collaboratively with school leadership, teachers, wellbeing staff, community organisations, Pasifika community leaders and relevant service providers to strengthen connections between the school and the Pasifika community.

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- A relevant qualification or experience in community development, youth work, education, social work, family support or a related field is desirable.
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- Experience working with Pasifika community organisations, youth services, schools, families or community leaders will be highly regarded.
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- The successful applicant will be required to participate in relevant professional learning and program activities.
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- The role may require occasional work outside standard school hours to support community events, workshops and family engagement activities.
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- The position may require travel to partner schools, community locations and Department of Education activities.
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- Appointment will be subject to satisfactory pre-employment requirements and relevant Department of Education employment conditions.
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- A current Working with Children Check and any other required checks must be maintained throughout employment.
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Conditions of Employment

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The successful applicant will be employed on a full-time, fixed-term basis at Education Support Class Level 1 Range 3 (ES1.3). The standard working hours are 38.0 hours per week. Working hours may be negotiated as appropriate to meet program and community needs. The successful applicant may be required to work some hours during school holidays to support planned community activities, programs and events. Where applicable, time in lieu arrangements will be managed in accordance with Department of Education employment conditions and school procedures.

Conditions of Employment n

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- All staff employed by the Department and schools have access to a broad range of employment conditions and working arrangements.
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- Appointment of successful applicants will be made subject to a satisfactory pre-employment conditions check.
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- A probationary period may apply during the first year of employment and induction and support programs provided.
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- Detailed information on all terms and conditions of employment is available on the Department's Human Resources website at
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📌 School Community Liaison Officer - Pasifika Heritage Students (Melbourne)
🏢 State Government Of Victoria, Australia
📍 Melbourne