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.
The Community Excellence Leader holds a strategic role, responsible for leading our Colleges multicultural and community engagement strategy. Acting as a multicultural bridge between families and our College, the Leader works with the Leadership Team to integrate diverse cultural, linguistic, and social demographics into day to day school life through the organisation of multicultural family events and other community-led initiatives. The initiatives will support our families and local community members, helping them to improve their social connection, language, literacy and parenting skills and assisting them to connect with community support services.The Leader has accountability for designing and overseeing community-led initiatives such as, but not limited to, multicultural mothers' groups, sewing classes, playgroups, English classes, cooking circles and parenting sessions. Furthermore, the Leader deeply embraces and advocates for our diverse families, including our vibrant African, Pasifika, Middle Eastern, and Indian communities, by collaborating extensively with external agencies and community groups to boost family engagement. They will leverage a deep knowledge of our students to advocate for what their parents and carers need to thrive in our community. This role involves overseeing the work of the Community Excellence Officer/s, who will undertake administrative and organisational tasks pertaining to the successful operation of initiatives.
1. Capability Building-
Strategic Oversight: Lead, implement, and continually evaluate the College's multicultural and community engagement strategy in direct alignment with priorities.
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Team Management: Provide line management, direction, and mentorship to Community Liaison Officer, building their capacity to implement community initiatives within the College.
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School Leadership Advisory: Partner closely with the College Staff and Community Excellence Leadership Team to share data, cultural trends, and community feedback that inform planning.
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Financial Acumen: Oversee the community engagement budget, ensuring highly efficient and compliant allocation of resources across programs and hubs.
2. Development & Oversight of Targeted Community Hubs-
Program Design: Conceptualise, launch, and manage community initiatives tailored to family needs, including (but not limited to) multicultural mothers' groups, playgroups, cooking circles, and targeted parent information sessions.
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Cultural Safety & Inclusion: Ensure all family initiatives provide a welcoming, supportive, and safe environment that celebrates and respects diverse traditions and customs.
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Sustainability & Empowerment: Design program frameworks that build capacity among parent participants, empowering them to transition into active co-facilitators of community groups over time.
3. Intercultural Advocacy & Student-Centric Support-
Demographic Representation: Act as a dedicated cultural champion and advocate for the College¿s diverse student cohort, with a specific focus on supporting our vibrant African, Pasifika, Middle Eastern, and Indian communities.
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Student-to-Parent Liaison: Foster deep, personal connections with students to understand their daily experiences, using these insights to accurately identify, anticipate, and advocate for what their parents and carers need to thrive within the school environment.
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Cross-Cultural Support: Provide guidance and advocacy in cross cultural matters, ensuring families feel secure, heard, and accurately understood by College staff.
4. External Networking & Community Partnerships-
Agency Collaboration: Cultivate and leverage strategic partnerships with key external agencies, municipal councils, settlement services, and multicultural networks to boost family engagement and bring additional resources into the College.
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Network Integration: Connect isolated families with broader external community groups and healthcare/wellbeing services to build a holistic support system outside of school hours.
5. Communications, Event Management & Engagement-
Inclusive Communication: Collaborate with communication team to deliver highly accessible information through newsletters, College wide signage, and Compass using translation frameworks where necessary to break down linguistic barriers.
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Cultural Event Coordination: Planning, executing, and review of major multicultural family events, community festivals, and school-wide celebration days to actively bring diverse groups onto the College grounds.
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Feedback Loops: Maintain accurate reporting and assessment metrics on event attendance and parent engagement to drive continuous improvement in community outreach
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
Outstanding opportunity to work at Tarneit P-9 College
Tarneit P-9 College is a large, co-educational school located in one of Victoria's fastest-growing and most culturally diverse communities, approximately 25km from Melbourne's CBD. Opened in 2013, the college has experienced significant growth and currently serves around 1,820 students from Foundation to Year 9.
Our college reflects the rich diversity of the Tarneit community and is committed to providing an inclusive, high-quality education where every student is supported to achieve their best. We are seeking enthusiastic, reflective, inclusive educators who are passionate about teaching and learning, value collaboration, and are committed to high expectations and student wellbeing.
Teaching and learning at Tarneit P-9 College is underpinned by a clear instructional model and an evidence-based approach, with a strong focus on High Impact Teaching Strategies, effective use of data, and consistent feedback. Professional Learning Communities are central to our practice, supporting collective responsibility, professional growth, and continuous improvement.
Our contemporary learning environments include a range of general and specialist facilities designed to support collaboration, explicit instruction, and flexible learning. Student wellbeing and inclusion are embedded through whole-college approaches such as School-Wide Positive Behaviour Support, Respectful Relationships, and our House Model, which strengthens belonging, student voice, and engagement.
Why work at Tarneit P-9 College?
Tarneit P-9 College offers a supportive and collaborative professional culture where staff are valued, supported, and encouraged to grow. Staff benefit from:
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Strong collegial relationships and a shared commitment to improvement
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High-quality professional learning and coaching within PLCs
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Clear, consistent teaching and behaviour frameworks
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A focus on staff wellbeing and work-life balance
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The opportunity to make a meaningful impact in a diverse and dynamic community
Staff work together to ensure every student is known, valued, and challenged, while also fostering a workplace built on trust, respect, and shared purpose.
Vision
Our vision is for every student from Prep to Year 9, to have high aspirations, excel and reach their best. With supportive surroundings and challenging academics, we foster confident, resilient and compassionate individuals prepared to make a positive difference in the future.
Values
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We value our learning.
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We are an inclusive school community.
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We are proud of ourselves, each other and the school.
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We act and are responsible.
