Work Type: Ongoing - Full-time
Salary: Salary not specified
Grade: Education Support - Level 1, Range 5
Occupation: Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander services
Location: Gippsland - East Gippsland
Reference: 1522479
1. Demonstrated knowledge and understanding of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultures, histories and perspectives, and the ability to embed these authentically across the primary school curriculum.
2. Demonstrated ability to improve student outcomes, particularly in literacy, numeracy, engagement and attendance, through targeted and culturally appropriate strategies.
3. Highly developed interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to build and sustain respectful relationships with students, families, community members and Elders.
4. Demonstrated capacity to lead and contribute to whole-school initiatives that promote a positive, culturally safe and inclusive school environment.
5. Demonstrated organisational and professional skills, including the ability to work flexibly across multiple settings, contribute to strategic priorities (such as the Marrung Aboriginal Education Plan), and maintain high professional standards.
POSITION TITLE
Community Engagement Support
Time Fraction/
Fortnightly Hours
1.0 EFT ¿ 38 hours
Additional hours are not required for this position
Days and Hours
8:15 am ¿ 4:21 pm
Reports to
Principal
Qualifications and Experience
Tertiary qualifications in education would be highly regarded.
Experience working with Aboriginal communities and knowledge of Koorie culture and history.
Proven ability to build relationships with government agencies (including DE), Indigenous students and stakeholders fostering positive educational pathways and cultural safety.
RESPONSIBILITIES
KOORIE EDUCATION
Work flexibly between Lucknow Primary School and Bairnsdale Primary School.
Collaborate with Lucknow Primary School and Bairnsdale Primary School.
Contribute to the development and delivery of resources, guidance and professional learning that improves the quality of teaching of First Nations history, culture and perspectives across the curriculum.
Support to improve literacy and numeracy outcomes for students.
Support to improve attendance and engagement.
Work with the teaching and learning team to incorporate Aboriginal perspectives across different curriculum areas in a primary school setting.
Lead and implement initiatives to encourage a positive, caring and supportive environment at the school for students, families and community members.
Build and sustain positive relationships with students, parents, community and Elders, and provide input into local decision making to ensure optimal outcomes.
Increase cultural activities and learning opportunities for students and staff.
Provide input and leadership in the implementation of the 2026-2036 Marrung Plan.
Stakeholders
Develop innovative and elective strategies for building relationships among students, families, community members and stakeholder groups to promote communication and resolve issues as they arise.
Work with the students and stakeholders to ensure each Koorie student¿s Individual Education Plan is updated yearly per Marrung Victorian Aboriginal Education Plan.
Increase cultural awareness training amongst staff (workshops, guest speakers Q&A).
General expectations of all staff
Complete yard duty as rostered
Establish and maintain effective working relationships with co-workers, leaders, students and the general public
Perform duties in an efficient, professional and courteous manner in accordance with the schools¿ Values, the Victorian Public Sector Code of Conduct and all local policies and codes of conduct
Maintain regular consistent and professional attendance, punctuality, personal appearance, and adherence to relevant health and safety procedures and staff policies and protocols
Pursue personal development of skills and knowledge necessary for the effective performance of the role
Other duties as requested by the Principal or Business Manager
KOORIE EDUCATION
Work flexibly between Lucknow Primary School and Bairnsdale Primary School.
Collaborate with Lucknow Primary School and Bairnsdale Primary School.
Contribute to the development and delivery of resources, guidance and professional learning that improves the quality of teaching of First Nations history, culture and perspectives across the curriculum.
Support to improve literacy and numeracy outcomes for students.
Support to improve attendance and engagement.
Work with the teaching and learning team to incorporate Aboriginal perspectives across different curriculum areas in a primary school setting.
Lead and implement initiatives to encourage a positive, caring and supportive environment at the school for students, families and community members.
Build and sustain positive relationships with students, parents, community and Elders, and provide input into local decision making to ensure optimal outcomes.
Increase cultural activities and learning opportunities for students and staff.
Provide input and leadership in the implementation of the 2026-2036 Marrung Plan.
Stakeholders
Develop innovative and elective strategies for building relationships among students, families, community members and stakeholder groups to promote communication and resolve issues as they arise.
Work with the students and stakeholders to ensure each Koorie student¿s Individual Education Plan is updated yearly per Marrung Victorian Aboriginal Education Plan.
Increase cultural awareness training amongst staff (workshops, guest speakers Q&A).
Individuals with the aptitude, experience and/or qualifications to fulfill the specific requirements of the position.
The department is committed to diversity and inclusion and developing a workforce that is representative of the community we service. We value diversity and inclusion in all forms - culture, gender, religion, ethnicity, LGBTIQA+, disability and neurodiversity. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander candidates are strongly encouraged to apply for roles within the Department. The Department recognises that the provision of safe, respectful and inclusive workplaces is essential to high performance and promotes flexible work and diversity across all schools and Department workplaces. It is our policy to provide reasonable adjustments for staff with disability (see Workplace adjustment guidelines).
Additional support and advice on the recruitment process is available to Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander candidates from the Koorie Outcomes Division (KOD) via [email protected]
Applicants seeking part-time employment are encouraged to apply for any teaching service position and, if they are the successful candidate, request a reduced time fraction. Such requests will be negotiated on a case-by-case basis and will be subject to the operational requirements of the school.
Victorian government schools are child safe environments. Our schools actively promote the safety and wellbeing of all students, and all school staff are committed to protecting students from abuse or harm in the school environment, in accordance with their legal obligations including child safe standards. All schools have a Child Safety Code of Conduct consistent with the department's exemplar available at:
https://www2.education.vic.gov.au/pal/child-safe-standards/policy
The department's employees commit to upholding the department's Values: Responsiveness, Integrity, Impartiality, Accountability, Respect, Leadership and Human Rights. The department's Values complement each school's own values and underpin the behaviours the community expects of Victorian public sector employees, including those who work in Victorian Government Schools. Information on the department values is available at:
https://www2.education.vic.gov.au/pal/values-department-vps-school-employees/overview
Lucknow Primary School is located in the Eastwood estate of Bairnsdale, East Gippsland Victoria.
Bairnsdale is the gateway to the natural beauties of East Gippsland and is set on the banks of the Mitchell River, 285 kilometers east of Melbourne.
Lucknow Primary School was established in 1873 and moved from Great Alpine Rd Lucknow to its current site at Balmoral Crescent Eastwood, in 2003.
The move to the new site north of The Great Alpine Rd was in response to the growing development of Eastwood and the need for expanded school grounds and facilities.
The building of the new school coincided with significant growth in student numbers.
The current school enrolment is 542.
The school¿s motto ¿Proud Past - Exciting Future¿ encapsulates how the school community welcomes and embraces future challenges in the context of its rich traditions.
Our school vision is to provide a ¿welcoming community which values learning through shared responsibility¿ and to ¿develop a caring environment in which we nurture confident, creative and resilient individuals who aspire to be the best they can¿.
At Lucknow PS we use a School Wide Positive Behaviour Support (SWPBS) approach to teach and emphasis our school values of Respect, Inclusiveness and Resilience.
SWPBS focuses on teaching and reinforcing positive behaviours to build a safe, supportive and positive learning environment.
Our purpose is to inspire children to achieve their full potential by developing:
We currently have 24 classrooms and specialist classes in Physical Education, Visual Arts, Music & Culture, Library and Outdoor Education.
Student learning is based on four critical questions:
Teachers are accountable for students¿ learning and achievement.
Learning is developmental and sequential.
Learning is teacher directed.
Teaching is explicit.
Students are increasingly responsible for the application of their learning
Students are assisted to regularly reflect on their own learning.
Parents¿ Club and School Council represent the school families and are highly active in raising funds for our students and providing community based decision making processes.
Every week ¿Special Friend¿ volunteers come into the school to work with individual children in areas of agreed interest, whether it is social, recreational or academic.
The welfare of students, staff and parents is an underlying consideration in everything that is done. Our school believes that people are the most important resource and that all have something to offer.
There is a strong emphasis on professional development and coaching is an integral part of professional practice.
The future curriculum directions of our school will be consistent with our priorities with an emphasis on building professional capacity through ongoing reflection of practice informed by student learning outcomes and a sound knowledge and understanding of learning theory. The consolidation and future planned development of the site and facilities will continue to be a priority.