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.
Role and key responsibilities
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 families participation in early years and school readiness programs as well as the schools 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
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
Ability to set up projects that supports the community and builds their capacity and skill level
A positive can-do attitude where you are happy to innovate new ways of doing things
Team player willing to support others and share lessons and resources with other hub leaders.
Who May Apply
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Tertiary qualification in either community development, education or early years desirable but not essential
Application:
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Please include a cover letter with personal details including address, contact details.
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Please include the names and contact details of two referees.
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
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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.
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https://www2.education.vic.gov.au/pal/child-safe-standards/policy
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https://www2.education.vic.gov.au/pal/values-department-vps-school-employees/overview
Relative to the duties and accountabilities, Education Support staff are expected to perform at a level consistent with the performance standards as set below:
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Be acquainted with, and effectively carry out, the responsibilities of the position as set out in the relevant position description.
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Seek feedback on and improve knowledge and skills.
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Act in a professional manner with colleagues and, where appropriate, with students and parents/ guardians.
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Promote a safe and supportive school environment.
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Understand and act in accordance with the schools code of practice.
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Be acquainted, and act in accordance, with the goals and priorities as set out in the school's strategic plan.
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All staff employed by the Department and schools have access to a broad range of employment conditions and working arrangements.
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Appointment of successful applicants will be made subject to a satisfactory pre-employment conditions check.
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A probationary period may apply during the first year of employment and induction and support programs provided.
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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
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This position is based on Community Hub Australia funding
Roxburgh Rise Primary School is located in Roxburgh Park and is a member of the Hume-Merribek Network in the North-Western Victoria Region. It opened in January 2005 and caters for students Foundation (Prep) to Grade 6. The school has a total of 608 enrolments and our staff include 3 principal class, 4 Leading Teachers, 4 Learning Specialists, a mixture of specialist and generalist teachers, classroom Education Support, an Administration team and a suite of Allied Health professionals, which make up our amazing team.
We acknowledge the Wurundjeri (Woi-wurrung) people, the traditional custodians of the land where we gather and learn, and we pay our respects to Elders past and present. May their strength and wisdom continue to inspire us.
We consider ourselves fortunate to work in a multicultural community, with 37 languages represented, the most dominant being English, Arabic, Assyrian and Turkish. Through its values of Respect, Inclusiveness, Support and Excellence, Roxburgh Rise Primary School is committed to providing students with opportunities to become successful life-long learners.
We provide a comprehensive curriculum and varied programs that improve student learning in a safe, caring and challenging environment. Our extensive programs cater for student needs to improve educational outcomes and creativity in our students. Specialist programs include Physical & Sport Education, Performing Arts, Visual Arts, LOTE (Italian), Technology and EAL support.
We value our teaching staff, and we are able to continue to provide all teachers with 5 non-face-to-face hours to assist in planning, preparation, assessment and collaboration.
Extra-curricular activities such as choir, instrumental groups, gardening club, Kids Matter clubs, sporting activities and wellbeing programs enrich an already engaging curriculum program. ICT is integrated into the curriculum through our Digital Device program in the classrooms.
A range of Education Support Staff, including Speech Pathologists, OTs, Student Wellbeing Officer/Psychologist, First Aid Officer, Integration and Multicultural Aides work with dedicated teaching staff to provide a happy and engaging learning environment that enables students to develop their social competencies, resilience and self-esteem.
The school has an established Community Hub which supports 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 Roxburgh Rise Community Hub offers free playgroups, English, sewing, parenting and cooking classes and a breakfast club.
Roxburgh Rise Primary School is seeking outstanding staff to join our team. We are looking for passionate people who can join us in continuing the amazing working culture that already exists.
If you're ready to demonstrate high expectations to ensure students are at the core of what you do, then this job is an opportunity for you.
All applications are to have maximum one page per criteria.
Please include 3 referees, with mobile phone numbers.
Your role description, role title and responsibilities will be created in collaboration with the leadership team. All aspects will be based upon the needs of the students, your strengths and the Annual Implementation Plan's focus.
If you have any questions, please contact Dianne Clare on 93054334. In the meantime, I encourage you to visit our school website http://www.roxburghrise-ps.vic.edu.au to get a feel for the school that you are applying for. We are most proud of what we achieve here, and we believe you will too.
