Work Type: Fixed-term - Part-time
Salary: Salary not specified
Grade: Education Support - Level 1, Range 3
Occupation: Education and training
Location: Melbourne - Northern suburbs
Reference: 1543358
This position is linked with the Community Hubs Australia Program.
SC 1 Demonstrated experience and skills in community development and coordinating community programs to support migrant families and their children.
SC 2 Demonstrated capacity to supervise the work of volunteers and external providers and to develop procedures and guidelines relating to the work area.
SC 3 Demonstrated high level oral and written communication skills, and the ability to liaise with all key stakeholders in a friendly and welcoming manner.
SC 4 Possess the technical knowledge and expertise to lead the Community Hub Program within the School.
SC 5 Demonstrated capacity to provide advice and support to the School Leadership and staff about building community partnerships and engagement.
SC 6 Demonstrated commitment to professional learning and growth for both self and others, including the provision of relevant training opportunities for parents and migrant families.
Community hubs are based in schools and collaborate with a support agency to engage with culturally diverse, disadvantaged communities across Australia. Every hub is different but works towards a common goal of building social cohesion in Australian communities through engaging culturally isolated families, building local connections and delivering formal and informal skills training. Hubs focus on supporting families to connect to opportunities in the early years space, aiming to improve child development and school readiness as well as enhancing settlement outcomes. Hubs focus on partnerships that encourage existing services to deliver their projects at the hubs. Programming is tailored to each individual hub after consulting with families and with the support of the national network.
As a hub leader your role will be to build relationships with the local community, school and local services. Working in partnership with your support agency and local service providers coordinate a range of early years and settlement activities to support the community at the hub.
Additional Responsibilities:
Strong interpersonal skills which demonstrate your ability to create positive relationships with families and involve these families in activities and decisions
Experience working on place based, people centric community development projects
Knowledge/experience of working with families within a settlement and or early years framework
Strong networking skills and experience developing partnerships with other agencies to work together on a shared goal
A positive can-do attitude where you are happy to innovate new ways of doing things
The responsibilities of this position will be:
Create a welcoming environment which encourages parents and their children to engage and become active in the hub
Build relationships with parents and the local community and discover their strengths, aspirations and needs
Informed by your consultations, plan activities in partnership with local service providers in the early years and settlement context which align with the program outcomes framework. For example, setting up English language programs and playgroups
Support families increase their knowledge of child development, parenting, and settlement support by providing information sessions/programs at the hub. These should include skill development and capacity building activities
Build strong relationships within the school and support the school to be able to develop family's participation in early years and school readiness programs as well as the school's ability to support and respond to family needs
Advocate to local services on family needs and work in partnership with these organisations to make referrals or tailor programs that are delivered out of the school
Participate in hub leader meetings and professional development opportunities in your local government area as well as the Community of Practice- a national space for you to learn from other hub leaders across all the states
Complete regular reports and share lessons and case studies with your support agency/Community Hubs Australia
Participate and support evaluations of the program
Applicants with a tertiary qualification in:
Community Development
Education
Early Years Education
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.
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
Bethal Primary School is situated in Meadow Heights in the northern suburbs of Melbourne. Our enrolment of approximately 300 students is made up of students from diverse multicultural backgrounds which we embrace and celebrate. Our caring and inclusive school community takes pride in offering a child centred education based on our core values of respect, collaboration, and perseverance. These values are fundamental to our school programs and expectations.
A comprehensive curriculum is offered to all students from Foundation to Year 6. Emphasis is placed on developing and implementing a differentiated program for all students. We have established a culture of continuous improvement at the school where professional development and ongoing learning is important to the school community.
Some unique features of our school are an on-site Kindergarten to enable a smooth transition into school and a Spanish language program taught from Foundation to Year 6. Our other specialist programs include Visual Art, Physical Education and Music.
Connecting with the community is central to the school¿s philosophy and we have established an active Community Hub which offers many programs to engage families. We encourage parents to take an active role in their child¿s education by developing a positive home/school partnership. An Arabic Multi-Cultural Aide, Teacher Aides and Integration Aides provide classroom support and vital links with the local community.
Our school Code of Conduct is based on rights, responsibilities, and logical consequences. The school¿s aim is for all students to take increasing responsibility for their learning and behaviour. The whole school approach to student behaviour management ensures a strong sense of orderliness, respect and safety in the classroom and playground.
The community can be proud of the school and the professionalism and dedication of all staff members in providing the best possible education.
Applicants are welcome to contact our school office on (03) 9309 7626, to speak to David Warren.
Thank you again for your interest in the position.
David Warren
Principal
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