School Community Liaison: Family & Community Engagement

Government schools; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Fitzroy Primary School in Melbourne seeks a School Community Liaison Officer to strengthen engagement with families and diverse communities. You will work across a statewide network with fellow officers, supporting communication between young people, families and local communities.

You will coordinate activities, lead information sessions for parents, and facilitate professional learning to improve inclusivity and attendance at school events.

Qualifications

• Experience working with school communities, families and community organisations involving individuals of culturally and linguistic diverse backgrounds.
• Excellent stakeholder management and relationship building skills including the ability to partner with and broker support from local community organisations
• 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.
• Excellent time management and organisational skills
• Ability to work as part of a statewide team and embrace a community of practice approach

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

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Job description

Fitzroy Primary School in Melbourne seeks a School Community Liaison Officer to strengthen engagement with families and diverse communities. You will work across a statewide network with fellow officers, supporting communication between young people, families and local communities.

You will coordinate activities, lead information sessions for parents, and facilitate professional learning to improve inclusivity and attendance at school events.