Work Type: Ongoing - Full-time
Salary: Salary not specified
Grade: Education Support - Level 1, Range 3
Occupation: Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander services
Location: Melbourne - Western suburbs
Reference: 1470102
SC 1: Demonstrated experience working with school communities, families, and community organisations, particularly within Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities, to support student engagement and success.
SC 2: Excellent stakeholder management and relationship-building skills, including the ability to partner with and broker support from local Aboriginal community organisations and Elders.
SC 3: Ability to build strong working relationships with Koorie parents and community organisations to identify best practices and areas for improvement in supporting student and family engagement.
SC 4: Demonstrated time management and organisational skills, with the ability to effectively balance multiple priorities in a school setting.
SC 5: Ability to work as part of a Network team and embrace a community of practice approach to improve outcomes for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students
Reporting to the Assistant Principal or Wellbeing Coordinator, the Koorie Liaison Officer is responsible for advocating for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students, developing culturally responsive engagement strategies, and supporting student wellbeing and academic success.
The officer works closely with school staff, students, families, and external service providers to strengthen cultural identity, improve attendance, and enhance student participation in school life.
The responsibilities of this position will be:
Support Koorie Student Engagement and Success
1. Provide mentoring and case management for identified students to improve attendance, wellbeing, and academic achievement.
2. Develop and implement culturally appropriate support plans and monitor student progress.
3. Advocate for Koorie students to ensure their needs are met within the school environment.
Strengthen Family-School Partnerships
1. Liaise with Koorie families to build trust, encourage school participation, and provide guidance on education pathways.
2. Conduct home visits alongside the Wellbeing Team to support family engagement in student learning.
3. Assist parents and carers in accessing school and community resources.
Promote Cultural Safety and Awareness
1. Support the school in embedding Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander perspectives in curriculum and programs.
2. Organize and participate in cultural events, including NAIDOC Week, Reconciliation Week, and local community celebrations.
3. Provide professional learning to staff on cultural awareness and inclusive practices.
Liaise with External Agencies and Services
1. Develop partnerships with local Aboriginal organizations, Elders, and support services.
2. Assist students and families in connecting with external programs that enhance educational and wellbeing outcomes.
3. Work with the Wellbeing Team and Student Support Groups (SSGs) to coordinate referrals and interventions.
Administrative and Reporting Duties
1. Maintain accurate records of student engagement, wellbeing initiatives, and support provided.
2. Contribute to school reports and updates on Koorie engagement programs.
Individuals with the aptitude, experience and/or qualifications to fulfill the specific requirements of the position.
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
At Truganina College, our learners are at the heart of everything we do. We provide a safe, inclusive, and stimulating environment that fosters a strong sense of belonging and pride. Our College motto, "Inspiring Excellence in Learning to Believe, Achieve and Succeed," underpins all our decisions and actions.
Since opening in 2015, Truganina College has grown rapidly and is located in the City of Wyndham, on the corner of Clearwood and Brigalow Drives. The College name honours Truganini, an Aboriginal Tasmanian woman who is believed to have spent time in the area.
Organised around the primary and middle years of schooling, Truganina College places strong emphasis on smooth and successful transitions¿from early learning through to senior secondary pathways. We pride ourselves on having a culture of high expectations, visible learning, and strong academic growth for every student.
Our teaching and learning programs are centred around the effective teaching of literacy and numeracy, supported by high-quality, evidence-informed strategies. We offer a rich and broad curriculum, and our staff work collaboratively to ensure that every student¿s learning needs are met.
The College is designed to promote active, student-centred learning, with environments tailored to support collaboration, critical thinking, problem solving, communication, and teamwork. Our culture of shared practice, distributed leadership, and differentiated instruction ensures that learning is relevant, engaging, and personalised.
Student voice is increasingly central to how learning spaces are designed and how decisions are made, empowering students to take responsibility for their learning choices.
We are proud of our strong partnerships with local kindergartens, schools, health providers, and tertiary institutions, which support both the academic and wellbeing needs of our students and their families. We believe that learning is a shared journey between the College and our community, and we use the language of learning in all interactions.
We encourage applications from professionals with a deep commitment to inclusive education and the drive to help shape the future of our College. Join us in continuing to build a vibrant, innovative learning community where every student is known, valued, and supported to succeed.
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 of Education is committed to the principles of equal opportunity, and diversity and inclusion for all. We value diversity and inclusion in all forms - gender, religion, ethnicity, LGBTIQ+, 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 family friendly, supportive, safe and harassment free workplaces is essential to high performance and promotes flexible work, diversity and safety across all schools and Department workplaces. It is our policy to provide reasonable adjustments for persons with a disability (see Workplace adjustment guidelines).
Additional support and advice on the recruitment process is available to Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islanders from the Koorie Outcomes Division (KOD) via [email protected]