SC 1: Demonstrated experience working with school communities, families, and community organisations, particularly within Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities, to support student engagement, success and participation in education as they move through different learning stages.
SC 2: Excellent stakeholder management, communication 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 and connecting them with appropriate community resources, support services, and educational planning.
SC 4: Demonstrated time management and organisational skills, with the ability to effectively balance multiple priorities in a school setting.
SC 5: Strong ability to provide expert advice to teachers and school leadership on culturally safe and inclusive learning environments, histories, and protocols.
Reporting to the Assistant Principal P-12 Wellbeing or the Senior Psychologist, the Koorie Liaison Officer (KLO) is responsible for advocating for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students, developing culturally responsive engagement strategies, and supporting student wellbeing and academic success. The KLO works closely with school staff, students, families, and external service providers to strengthen cultural identity, improve attendance, and enhance student participation in school life.
Support Koorie Student Engagement and Success
1. Provide mentoring and case management for identified students to improve attendance, wellbeing, and academic achievement.
2. Support the development and implementation of culturally appropriate support plans and monitoring 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, where required.
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 or support the College Marrung Champion and/or Koorie Reference Group to deliver 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 organisations, Elders, support services and Department of Education Koorie Engagement Support Officers (KESO).
2. Assist students and families in connecting with external programs that enhance educational and wellbeing outcomes and connection to culture.
3. Work with the Wellbeing Team to coordinate referrals and interventions.
Administrative and Reporting Duties
1. Attend SSGs and other school meetings to support Koorie students, as required.
2. Maintain accurate records of student engagement, wellbeing initiatives, and support provided.
3. Contribute to school reports, Individual Education Plans (IEPs) and updates on Koorie engagement programs.
4. Be an active member of the College's Koorie Reference Group (KRG).
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
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All staff employed by the Department and schools have access to a broad range of employment conditions and working arrangements.
- Appointment of successful applicants will be made subject to a satisfactory pre-employment conditions check.
- A probationary period may apply during the first year of employment and induction and support programs provided.
- Detailed information on all terms and conditions of employment is available on the Department's Human Resources website at http://www.education.vic.gov.au/hrweb/Pages/default.aspx
Manor Lakes P-12 College opened in 2009 and is located in Minindee Rd, Wyndham Vale. The college currently has an enrolment of 3000 students. The enrolment is expected to stabilise and possibly decline in the primary years (additional primary schools opening in the neighbouring area) and to continue to increase at secondary level. The backgrounds of our students reflect a cultural and socio-economic diversity. The college has a Student Family Occupation (SFO) of 0.552 which indicates that there is a level of disadvantage within our community. Approximately 16% of our student population come from a language background other than English.
The vision of Manor Lakes P-12 College is `Dream, Believe, Achieve'. The college aspires to create a vibrant and harmonious community of learners who have a confident belief in their ability to learn, grow and succeed.
We strive to provide the best possible education for our students and support for our staff. The philosophy of our teaching practice is focussed on students' learning needs, and this is backed by current research about how students learn.
The College aims for an inclusive and welcoming culture for all families and students within our Designated Neighbourhood Area. We have established a number of programs and structures to provide appropriate learning environments and programs for all students including students with additional learning needs, complex and/or multiple disabilities.
The College has, and will continue to have, a relentless focus of continuous improvement in all aspects of College life, particularly focussing on improving learning outcomes for all students. All staff are members of Professional Learning Teams and School Improvement Teams which focus on using data and evidence to identify areas to improve, and will work towards achieving goals as set out in the college's Strategic Plan.
All new staff to Manor Lakes P-12 College participate in a comprehensive induction program which clearly outlines the college vision, expectations and pedagogical approaches. Regular communication with all members of the community is achieved through keeping the college website, newsletters, Facebook, Compass, face to face meetings and information sessions and forums.
Our staff are committed to enhancing their skills and developing their capacity as teachers by involving themselves in professional learning opportunities (external and internal), coaching, mentoring, and being actively involved in Professional Learning Teams and the Professional Learning Community.
The College is committed to developing, maintaining and sustaining relationships between the school and home through events such as: Open Classrooms, Celebrations of Learning, Parent Helpers, Parent Information sessions, Community Forums, Year level celebrations such as Year 12 graduation, and Performing Arts showcases.
Manor Lakes P-12 College is committed to safety and wellbeing of all children and young people. This will be the primary focus of our care and decision making.
Manor Lakes P-12 College has zero tolerance for child abuse.
Manor Lakes P-12 College is committed to providing a child safe environment where children and young people are safe and feel safe, and their voices are heard about decisions that affect their lives. Particular attention will be paid to the cultural safety of Aboriginal children and children from culturally and/or linguistically diverse backgrounds, as well as the safety of children with a disability.
Every person involved in Manor Lakes P-12 College has a responsibility to understand the important and specific role that they play individually and collectively to ensure that they wellbeing and safety of all children and young people is at the forefront of all they do and every decision they make.
