SC1: Experience working with school communities, families and community organisations involving individuals of culturally and linguistic diverse backgrounds.

SC2: Excellent stakeholder management and relationship building skills including the ability to partner with and broker support from local community organisations

SC3: Ability to build strong working relationships with parents and local community organisations to identify best practice and areas for improvement to support student and parent engagement.

SC4: Excellent time management and organisational skills

SC5: Ability to work as part of a statewide team and embrace a community of practice approach

Selection Criteria

SC1: Experience working with school communities, families and community organisations involving individuals of culturally and linguistic diverse backgrounds.

SC2: Excellent stakeholder management and relationship building skills including the ability to partner with and broker support from local community organisations

SC3: Ability to build strong working relationships with parents and local community organisations to identify best practice and areas for improvement to support student and parent engagement.

SC4: Excellent time management and organisational skills

SC5: Ability to work as part of a statewide team and embrace a community of practice approach

Role

The School Community Liaison Officer will be required to support school communities to focus on increasing school engagement, strengthening partnerships with families and community and facilitating activities to increase retention and school completion.





The School Community Liaison Officer will be expected to work in collaboration with School Community Liaison Officers appointed to other schools across the North West, South West and South East Victorian regions through membership of an established community of practice. The School Community Liaison Officers will be supported by a centrally based program officer and provide regular reports to support the implementation, evaluation and ongoing monitoring of the project. There is an expectation that this role will require travel to other sites of delivery and to the DET Central Office in Melbourne CBD.

Responsibilities

- Provide support to school communities they are working with to establish and maintain communication between young people, families and the local community
- Work directly with groups of young people or individuals, planning interventions to ensure young people are connected to an education
- Work directly with young people to provide platforms for student voice, facilitate leadership opportunities and facilitate activities that aligns with their needs
- Facilitate information sessions for parents to support an increased understanding of the education system and platforms and increase engagement with parent teacher nights, information days and school celebrations
- Facilitate professional learning for school staff on cultural responsiveness and safety coordinate workshops and forums for the school and local community
- Facilitate access to homework clubs and afterschool programs,



to offer support and mentoring outside of the school
- Support school leaders with the rollout of the cultural competency framework and other activities aimed at strengthening inclusivity for diverse communities
- Participate in a statewide community of practices and statewide planning days with other School Community Liaison Officers

Who May Apply

Individuals with the aptitude, experience and/or qualifications to fulfill the specific requirements of the position.

Diversity and Inclusion

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 (seeWorkplace adjustment guidelines).

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***@education.vic.gov.au

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 operatio

📌 VACAP School Community Liaison Officer (Melbourne)
🏢 Government schools
📍 Melbourne