Attendance Officer - Melton

St Francis Catholic College; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 76,000 - 86,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous leave entitlements

Salary packaging

Employee Assistance Program

Gym access

Professional development

Career progression

Job summary

St Francis Catholic College is seeking an Attendance Officer for the Melton Campus to monitor student attendance and identify patterns and barriers to engagement. You will work closely with students, families, staff and external agencies to improve attendance outcomes.

The role is full-time and ongoing, commencing January 2027, at the Melton Campus. The College emphasizes safety, wellbeing, and a supportive environment for all students.

Qualifications

• Organised and compassionate Attendance Officer required.
• Experience in monitoring attendance and identifying patterns.
• Ability to liaise with families, staff and external agencies.

Responsibilities

• Monitor student attendance and identify patterns and barriers.
• Collaborate with students, families, staff and external agencies to improve attendance outcomes.

Skills

Organised

Compassionate

Strong communication

Job description

St Francis Catholic College – Melton West VIC

St Francis Catholic College is a co-educational, multi-campus secondary school seeking a passionate and committed person to join its growing team.

Known and respected for its learning and wellbeing programs, the College opened a new campus in Cobblebank in 2023 with an intake of 140 Year 7 students and will accommodate 1500 Year 7-12 students by 2028.

Our Year 7-12 Melton West campus, with its exceptional facilities and secondary pathways, is the foundation upon which our new campus will be modelled.

St Francis Catholic College nurtures each student’s spiritual and academic growth in a supportive, caring, encouraging, and faith-filled environment.

Attendance Officer - Melton Campus 2027

St Francis Catholic College is seeking an organised and compassionate Attendance Officer to join our team at the Melton Campus. In this important role, you will monitor student attendance, identify patterns and barriers to engagement, and work collaboratively with students, families, staff and external agencies to improve attendance outcomes. If you are passionate about supporting young people, building positive relationships and helping every student access the opportunities that education provides, we encourage you to apply.

Commencing January 2027, this is a full-time, ongoing position.

Classification: ES Category B

Salary Range: $75,828 - $85,918 per annum

Note: MACS is committed to the safety, well-being, and protection of all children in our care. The successful candidate must hold or acquire a Working with Children's Check and National Police Check.

Candidates must hold a valid visa and/or full Australian Working Rights and provide evidence of this.

St Francis Catholic College is committed to providing every child with a Child Safe environment and is committed to a vigorous and proactive Child Safety Culture.

Why Join St Francis Catholic College?

Some of the benefits you can expect include:

• Generous leave entitlements and salary packaging, including a paid flexible leave day per school year
• Discounted school fees for staff with children attending the College
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) providing free confidential counselling support
• Access to the College gym (available upon induction, before and after school)
• Professional development opportunities and encouraged career progression
• A strong culture of wellbeing, support, and collaboration across both campuses