School Support Officer

Foundation House Victoria (VFST Inc.); Melbourne; On-site; AUD 106,000 - 111,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary packaging benefits up to $18,550

Access to Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Attractive remuneration package

Job summary

Join a leading organization dedicated to supporting refugees as a School Support Officer. This role involves enhancing educational outcomes for children from refugee backgrounds by building the capacity of school staff. Enjoy a competitive salary, a supportive team environment, and the opportunity to make a meaningful impact.

Qualifications

• Experience developing and delivering professional learning programs.
• Ability to collaborate with professionals in the education sector.
• Strong project management skills.

Responsibilities

• Support schools to increase inclusion of children from refugee backgrounds.
• Lead professional learning sessions for school staff.
• Advocate for health-promoting environments in schools.

Skills

Leadership skills

Communication skills

Stakeholder engagement

Project management

Education

Qualifications in education, social work, community development, or health promotion

Job description

Join us to apply for the School Support Officer role at Foundation House Victoria (VFST Inc.)

Ongoing position, available full-time or part-time (0.8/1.0 EFT)

Based in our Sunshine office, with onsite parking, close to public transport

Salary of 106-111k + Super + NFP Salary Packaging (full-time equivalent)

Rebuilding Shattered Lives - supporting refugees to recover from trauma

Your Impact

The School Support Officer (SSO) role is part of the Education and Early Years (EEY) team within our Community and Sector Capacity Building program at Foundation House.

The CSCB Program supports communities from refugee and asylum seeker backgrounds to recover from trauma, resettle positively, and thrive across Victoria, while also strengthening the capacity of the refugee and humanitarian service sector.

As a School Support Officer, you will help improve wellbeing and educational outcomes for children, young people, and families from refugee backgrounds by building the capacity of school staff to work effectively with these communities.

The Role

Reporting to the RESP Team Leader, you will collaborate to build the capacity of schools and staff working with the RESP Program, which aims to support schools in fostering positive achievement, engagement, and wellbeing outcomes for refugee students and their families.

Key Responsibilities

• Support participating schools to increase inclusion of children, young people, and families from refugee backgrounds.
• Utilize the VFST framework and RESP Facilitator’s Manual to facilitate positive change.
• Lead professional learning sessions to enhance school staff's knowledge and skills.
• Develop professional learning resources in partnership with stakeholders.
• Maintain positive relationships within networks and partnerships to support refugee inclusion.
• Advise and advocate for health-promoting environments in schools.
• Participate in communication strategies to promote the Program and VFST’s work.

This is an ongoing position at our Sunshine office, available on a full-time or part-time (0.8 EFT) basis.

What You’ll Need

To succeed, you should positively respond to the following criteria:

• Qualifications in education, social work, community development, health promotion, or related fields.
• Leadership skills and experience supporting practitioners in educational settings.
• Ability to collaborate with professionals and partners in the education sector.
• Strong project management skills.
• Experience developing and delivering professional learning programs.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Stakeholder engagement skills, including influencing and negotiating complex issues.

What We Offer

• An attractive remuneration package of $106-111k plus super and annual leave loading (pro-rata for 0.8 EFT).
• Salary packaging benefits up to $18,550 and novated car leasing options.
• A meaningful role making a difference in people's lives.
• A diverse, supportive team environment.
• Access to our Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for staff and families.

Our Commitment

Foundation House is an inclusive employer committed to diversity and equity. We aim to improve outcomes for refugees and asylum seekers and are a Child Safe organisation dedicated to safeguarding children and promoting safety.

How to Apply

Upload your CV and a cover letter (max 2 pages) explaining your suitability and how you meet the criteria. For detailed info, refer to the role description on our website. For questions, contact Justin Curreen-Harris at [e-mail] or 03 9389 8985.

Applications close on 3rd June 2025. Early applications are encouraged as we review submissions as they arrive.