Aboriginal Attendance Officer

Title: Aboriginal Attendance Officer

Reference number

16373-44537080

Occupation

Education and Training Officer

Location

Newcastle, Hunter & Region

Salary Information

From AUD $116,981.00 to $129,492.00 per year

Job Description:

Aboriginal Attendance Officer – Identified

At the NSW Department of Education, we educate and inspire lifelong learners – from early childhood, through schooling to vocational education and training.  

This is a full-time role (5 days per week). You will be required to work a minimum 4 days per week at a designated education office location when not delivering face to face support in schools. 1 day per week may be worked remotely, subject to operational requirements.  

• Ongoing Full-Time 

• Location Maitland - This is a full-time role (5 days per week) and you will be required to work minimum 4 days per week at the Maitland education office. 

• Salary Clerk Grade 7/8 range from $116,982 to $129,492 base + superannuation and annual leave loading. 

About the Student Wellbeing Support directorate 

Student Wellbeing Support provide direct support to schools to strengthen accessible and inclusive education practice to maximise wellbeing and learning for students in NSW public schools. The Student Wellbeing Support directorate includes four Student Wellbeing Support groups that service our schools across various principal networks. Student Wellbeing Support advances equitable outcomes through outcomes focused programs, systems, and processes. 

Schools access our support through the one-call, Team Around a School model. The Team Around a School helps school teams to improve student learning and wellbeing practices and strengthens school and staff initiatives across the care continuum. We are a key enabler of the department’s Plan for Public Education and are committed to ensuring we provide support to schools that is efficient, effective, and easy to access. 

About the role  

The Aboriginal Attendance Officer role is to create the connection between Aboriginal students, parents, schools and agencies so the student has the best possible chance of re-engaging in their education with the promise of a better future. The role work strategically to assist schools with meeting agreed attendance targets operate as part of the state-wide attendance program to achieve organisational objectives and align with government priorities. 

Key knowledge and experience 

• Knowledge of and commitment to implementing the Department’s Aboriginal Education Policy and upholding the Department’s Partnership Agreement with the NSW AECG and to ensure quality outcomes for Aboriginal people. 

• Knowledge of the Department’s School Attendance Policy & Program 
• Demonstrated experience with key external and internal stakeholder engagement  

Essential requirements of the role 

• This is an identified Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander position. Aboriginality/Torres Strait Islander descent is a genuine occupational qualification and is authorised under section 14(d) of the Anti-Discrimination Act 1977.  Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander applicants must provide documentation upon appointment. More information can be found in the policy library under Confirmation of Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander Descent.  

• Demonstrated understanding of and commitment to the value of public education.  

• Current and valid Working with Children Check (WWCC) clearance for paid employment or willingness to obtain.  

• Current and valid driver’s licence and an ability and willingness to travel between work sites 

Why Join Us? 

• Be part of Australia’s largest education system 

• 35 hour working week 

• Enjoy flexible working arrangements  

• Flex leave entitlements  

• Competitive, salary sacrificing, employer’s contribution to superannuation and annual leave loading 

• Fitness Passport 

• Opportunities for advancement and mobility across the Department to support your career growth