The Role
The Role As an Attendance Officer, you will assist in providing operational support to improve student attendance and engagement by working collaboratively with staff, students, families and external agencies. You should ideally develop and maintain effective partnerships that support students who are at risk of disengagement from education and provide guidance to staff on effective processes and strategies for managing unexplained and unauthorised absences. The position requires someone who is highly organised and has the ability to prioritise tasks, work under pressure, and always maintain confidentiality. Suitable applicants will assist to collect and analyse attendance data, identify trends and areas of concern, and support the implementation of targeted interventions to improve student attendance and participation. In this role you will also undertake a wide range of administrative and student focused support services within the school. Ideally you will possess strong computer skills using various Microsoft office and Department of Education databases, such as student records and management information systems that relate to attendance, positive standing, transfers and personal data. The ability to build positive relationships, communicate effectively, and work collaboratively with a range of stakeholders will be highly regarded.
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selection criteria and training requirements are listed in the attached Job Description Form (JDF). For more information about this opportunity, please contact Kylie Lynch, Manager Corporate Services on ************** or emailing .
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 disability, and people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds.
Eligibility
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; and
consent to a Nationally Coordinated Criminal History Check and obtain a current Screening Clearance Number issued by the Department of Education's Screening Unit before you start.
Additional eligibility and training requirements are outlined in the attached Job Description Form (JDF).
Advertised Vacancy Number: IPS/SS******* The Department applies a four (4) day breach period to this selection process. Applications close: 4.30pm (AWST) on Monday, 2 November ****
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📌 Attendance Officer (Geraldton)
🏢 Department Of Education
📍 Geraldton