ES 1-3 School Community Liaison Officer - Pasifika

Department of Education Victoria – Broadmeadows VIC

18h ago , from Department of Education & Training Victoria

As part of the Victorian African Communities Action Plan, education is identified as a key focus area and funding is available to employ School Community Liaison Officers in school communities with high populations of African young people to improve their connection to education and provide tailored support. The School Community Liaison Officer at Hume Central secondary College, Broadmeadows will support your school community and a cluster of neighbouring schools with high populations of African young people to increase school engagement, strengthen partnerships with families and community and facilitate activities to increase retention and school completion. This role will be one of eight School Community Liaison Officers appointed to school communities with high populations of African young people across the State, and supported by a Senior Program Officer appointed by the Department of Education Training (DET) and operating from the DET central office in Melbourne.

Location

The School Community Liaison Officer will be located at Hume Central Secondary College and will work in partnership with two ¿ three neighbouring schools that have high populations of African young people.

College Profile

Hume Central Secondary College, located in the City of Hume, serves the Broadmeadows area with a total student enrolment of approximately 1200 students and growing.

The strength of Hume Central Secondary College is our strong commitment as a Learning Community to nurture and develop confident learners who have the knowledge,



skills and attributes to shape their futures and contribute positively to society. Our vision is achieved through the commitment of all members of the College Learning Community.

The College has three state-of-the- art recently built Campuses, two Year 7-9 Campuses located at Blair Street and Dimboola Road and a Year 10-12 Campus on the south west corner of the Town Park. The Blair Street Campus also includes the Hume Central English Language Centre, a Year 7-10 facility providing for the language learning needs of newly arrived students to Australia.

The academic success of our students is ensured by a new and updated Year 7-12 curriculum combined with dedicated teachers and support staff to teach and nurture students. Our focus is keeping all students engaged and interested in their education so they stay on to successfully complete Year 12. Our excellent results in VCE ensure that over 97% of our students secure a tertiary placement in either University or TAFE. This can only be achieved when our students, parents and teachers work together in partnership.

An significant focus of our College is to support our students to learn effectively and to develop positive attitudes and behaviours.



We endeavour to provide a learning environment that will nurture personal development and establish a strong connectedness to school. All our staff and College Council members share a high regard for the trust which parents/guardians place in us and the College is sensitive to the need for regular and accurate communication with parents. Working together as a learning community is essential to maximise student outcomes and prepare students for successful pathways and lives in the future. The Careers and Pathways team is a central component of supporting our students to achieve success at school and beyond. Our curriculum and pastoral care programs promote academic rigor and achievement whilst, at the same time, they provide the structure and care to support our students and their families to achieve rewarding personal and academic outcomes. Our results in this area have been outstanding.

Hume Central Secondary College is a vibrant learning Community. We invite you to visit our websites and /or our learning communities during or after school hours.

For further information please contact Sonia Bedggood on 9066 3600.

Selection Criteria

SC1 Demonstrated capacity to perform duties consistent with established guidelines and frameworks, including coordinating and supporting others in respect to specific work functions relevant to the role.

SC2 Demonstrated capacity to work and collaborate with others in a team environment.

SC3 Demonstrated capacity to communicate effectively in a team environment, including high level oral and written communication skills.

SC4 Possess the technical knowledge and expertise relevant to the position.

SC5 Demonstrated capacity to provide advice and support

📌 ES 1-3 School Community Liaison Officer (Melbourne)
🏢 Department of Education Victoria
📍 Melbourne