ES1.3 Attendance and Engagement Officer (Junior and Middle Sub Schools) Job posted: 04/11/2024 Job type: Full time / From 28/01/2025 - 19/12/2025 Organisation: Schools (Government) Salary: Salary not specified Occupation: Administration/Secretarial Reference: 1449065 Selection Criteria Demonstrated capacity to provide high-level and detail-orientated administrative support with excellent time management, planning, and organisational skills. Demonstrated capacity to work with others in a team environment. Demonstrated high-level oral and written (including digital) communication skills. Appropriate tertiary qualifications and/or experience in Education, Welfare, Community Services, Youth Work or other related fields. A strong understanding of, and a proven ability to, connect with and engage young people in an education context. Role The Attendance and Engagement Officer will support the Middle and Junior Sub School Teams to improve student attendance and engagement at the College. The Attendance and Engagement Officer will work under the supervision and guidance of Sub School leaders to monitor and follow up on student absences and develop strategies to improve attendance and student engagement. This role requires providing high-level administrative support to the Sub School and working directly with students to change their behaviour. Provide support to identified students to engage in education and strengthen their attendance. Provide high-level administrative support, including the completion of attendance documentation in accordance with school and Departmental policy and guidelines. Liaise with key personnel, including teaching and education support staff to monitor student punctuality. Organise SSGs and other meetings by liaising with Year Level Coordinator. Contact families regarding absences and student punctuality and support families to assist their children to attend school regularly and achieve positive schooling outcomes. Liaise effectively with external service providers and assist families to access their services. Actively work to strengthen the connections between the school and families within the College community. Maintain up-to-date and accurate documentation including confidentiality as relevant. Support Sub School Teams to monitor the social, emotional and learning progress of students and provide reports to these teams as required. Attend Sub School weekly meetings, Case Management meetings, and the Student Wellbeing and Committee meeting. Maintain a close working relationship with Sub School Teams. Undertake any other duties as directed by the Principal. Who May Apply Individuals with the aptitude, experience, and/or qualifications to fulfill the specific requirements of the position. Conditions of Employment 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. Location Profile College Profile St Albans Secondary College's vision, values, and guiding principles combine to create a safe, supportive, and structured environment where every student is supported and inspired to achieve to the best of their ability. Our College community values respect, integrity, leadership, and the pursuit of excellence. We are proud of our school community's achievements: our results in almost all areas are significantly higher than the average for the State and for similar schools. St Albans Secondary College has regularly been recognised as a high performing school. Our commitment to foster the academic and personal development of each student, to provide a high-quality education, and to guarantee a broad range of programs to challenge and enrich all students is a significant factor in these achievements. Creating a strong community is an important part of the College's strength. We actively seek the contributions and participation of families, as well as business and university partners, to create the best possible surroundings for our students to learn and grow. #J-18808-Ljbffr