Attendance & Engagement Lead (School-Based)

NT Government - Department of Education and Training; Umbakumba; On-site; AUD 103,000 - 114,000; Full time

Job summary

Alyarrmandumanja Umbakumba School, part of the NT Department of Education and Training, is seeking a School Based Attendance and Engagement Officer. You will lead a local team to monitor attendance, develop engagement plans, and partner with families to re-engage students in education.

The role focuses on analyzing attendance data, creating actionable case plans, and collaborating with school staff and community partners to improve student outcomes in Groote Eylandt.

Qualifications

• Extensive knowledge and experience in effective case management for children and young people within statutory and non‑statutory frameworks.
• Experience with databases to accurately record information that may be used in legal proceedings, and knowledge and experience in managing sensitive and confidential information.
• Demonstrated capability to work within a cross‑cultural school environment, interact effectively with children and young people from diverse cultures and develop partnerships with students, families, school staff and stakeholders.
• Demonstrated conflict resolution skills in challenging situations.
• Demonstrated high level written and oral communication skills with the ability to tailor communication to suit the audience.
• Demonstrated ability to manage own workload, time management techniques and initiative to increase productivity and achieve results.
• Proficient in the use of computer software including Excel, Word and Microsoft Outlook.

Responsibilities

• Work proactively within the school to support, develop, and implement attendance strategies based on patterns and trends evidenced in attendance data.
• Lead the development of ASIP attendance and engagement goals and actions and monitor progression and achievement.
• Develop clear case plans to re-engage children and young people in education with goals, actions, and timeframes with families and relevant staff.
• Work with community and families to build positive partnerships and promote education.
• Maintain accurate activity data and case management records in line with statutory and departmental requirements.
• Participate in and contribute to school initiatives and activities aimed at attendance and engagement.
• Support school operations as deemed necessary.

Skills

Case management

Cross-cultural work

Communication

Conflict resolution

Data handling

Time management

Excel

Word

Outlook

Education

Tertiary qualification in Social Work or related field

Tools

Excel

Word

Outlook

Job description

Alyarrmandumanja Umbakumba School, part of the NT Department of Education and Training, is seeking a School Based Attendance and Engagement Officer. You will lead a local team to monitor attendance, develop engagement plans, and partner with families to re-engage students in education.

The role focuses on analyzing attendance data, creating actionable case plans, and collaborating with school staff and community partners to improve student outcomes in Groote Eylandt.