Overview : Work Type :Ongoing - Full-time

Salary : Salary not specified

Grade :Classroom Teacher

Occupation :Education and training

Location :Gippsland - Baw Baw

Reference :1529656

Selection Criteria :

- KSC1 Demonstrated capacity to provide careers education, pathway planning and transition support that assists students to achieve successful post-school outcomes.
- KSC2 Demonstrated capacity to analyse and utilise student data, including attendance and engagement information, to identify student needs and implement targeted interventions.
- KSC3 Demonstrated highly developed communication and interpersonal skills, including the ability to establish positive relationships with students, families, staff and external stakeholders.
- KSC4 Demonstrated capacity to work collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team to support student engagement, attendance, wellbeing and achievement.
- KSC5 Demonstrated knowledge of Department of Education policies and practices relating to careers education, attendance, student wellbeing and child safety, together with a commitment to continuous professional learning and improvement.

Role :

- Lowanna College is seeking a passionate and student-focused Careers and Attendance Teacher to join our Student Pathways team. Working alongside the College's Careers Practitioners, the successful applicant will play a key role in supporting students to explore and achieve their post-school aspirations while also contributing to the College's attendance improvement and engagement strategies.
- The role combines careers education, pathway planning and student engagement with a strong focus on attendance monitoring, intervention and support. The successful applicant will work collaboratively with students, families, teaching staff,



wellbeing teams and external agencies to improve student engagement, attendance and successful transition outcomes.
- The Careers and Attendance Teacher will support students in identifying career pathways, further education and employment opportunities, while also proactively identifying and responding to attendance concerns through data analysis, case management and targeted intervention. The role requires the ability to build solid relationships with students and families, particularly those experiencing barriers to engagement, and to work collaboratively across multidisciplinary teams to achieve positive outcomes.
- The successful applicant will demonstrate strong organisational and communication skills, an understanding of career development and pathway planning, and a commitment to supporting student wellbeing, attendance and educational success. They will contribute to a culture of high expectations, inclusion and engagement, ensuring that all students are supported to remain connected to learning and successfully transition beyond school.
- This position offers an opportunity to make a meaningful difference in the lives of young people by supporting both their educational engagement and their future pathways, ensuring every student is equipped to thrive both during and beyond their time at Lowanna College. While this is a teaching position, the role is primarily focused on student support, pathways, attendance and engagement,



and does not involve a regular classroom teaching allocation.

Responsibilities :

- The Careers and Attendance Teacher will work collaboratively with students, families, staff and external agencies to improve student engagement, attendance and post-school pathway outcomes.

Attendance Monitoring & Data Management

- Track, record and analyse daily student attendance using the College's student management systems.
- Identify patterns of absence, lateness or disengagement and escalate concerns to relevant staff in a timely manner.
- Prepare attendance reports and data summaries for College leadership, wellbeing teams and external agencies as required.
- Maintain accurate, confidential records in accordance with Department of Education requirements and College procedures.
- Monitor attendance trends and contribute to the development of targeted strategies to improve student attendance and engagement.

Student & Family Support

- Contact parents/carers regarding unexplained absences, attendance concerns and required follow-up actions.
- Build positive, respectful relationships with students and families to encourage ongoing engagement with the College.
- Support students returning to school following prolonged absences through the development and implementation of reintegration plans.
- Work collaboratively with wellbeing staff, teachers and leadership to address attendance-related barriers, including health, social, emotional and family circumstances.
- Promote positive school engagement and support students to remain connected to their learning.

Intervention & Case Management

- Assist in the development, implementation and monitoring of attendance improvement plans for identified students.
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