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Job description Agency Department of Education and Training Work unit Engagement and Attendance Job title Children and Schooling Family Engagement Officer Designation Administrative Officer 4 Job type Full time Duration Fixed to 31/12/2026 Salary $75,091 - $85,611 Location Darwin, Wooliana-Daly River Position number 45499 RTF 320836 Closing 06/05/2025 Contact officer Toshiba Pryor, Manager and Children Schooling Programme at toshiba.pryor1@education.nt.gov.au About the agency Apply online APPLICATIONS MUST INCLUDE A ONE-PAGE SUMMARY ABOUT YOU, A DETAILED RESUME AND COPIES OF YOUR TERTIARY QUALIFICATIONS. Information for applicants inclusion and diversity and Special Measures recruitment plans The NTPS values diversity. The NTPS encourages people from all diversity groups to apply for vacancies and accommodates people with disability by making reasonable workplace adjustments. If you require an adjustment for the recruitment process or job, please discuss this with the contact officer. For more information about applying for this position and the merit process, go to the OCPE website. Aboriginal applicants will be granted priority consideration for this vacancy. For more information on Special Measures plans, go to the OCPE website. Primary objective Work collaboratively with principals and school staff, the community, students, parents/caregivers and service providers to support student attendance, participation and engagement in learning. The Family Engagement Officer is also responsible for connecting children and families with external service providers, including health and allied health where required. Context statement The Children and Schooling Program (CASP, formally known as RSAS) is a community-focused strategy that employs local people to bring together families, schools, communities, and other services to design and deliver local solutions to improve school attendance, attendance, engagement, and attainment. The Children and schooling Program is a part of the Engagement Programs, Performance and Reporting and Inclusion and Engagement Services. Key duties and responsibilities 1. Work collaboratively and build strong connections with corporate and school staff and other government and non-government agencies to support students to attend and engage in education and learning. 2. Provide timely education advice and support to parents and carers, including home visits. 3. Promote education activities and key education messages to students and families. 4. Assist with delivering locally tailored activities to support and improve regular school attendance and engagement and participation. 5. Under supervision provide and/or support the provision of, case coordination services that address student concerns. This includes the provision of cultural advice, where appropriate, and advocacy. 6. Undertake a variety of administrative duties to ensure accurate program reporting requirements are met. Selection criteria Essential 1. Knowledge and understanding of school administration systems, or willingness to learn. 2. Strong stakeholder engagement skills, including the ability to bring people together and foster positive relationship between stakeholders. 3. Understand and demonstrate a commitment to privacy principles and confidentiality of student information. 4. Demonstrated interpersonal, oral and written communication skills, with demonstrated experience interacting effectively with people from diverse cultures including students, parents, carers and the community. 5. Proven ability to participate as part of a team in a spirit of positivity, reliability, trust and collaboration, as well as work cooperatively with senior management, staff members and peers in achieving the CASP objectives. 6. Proven ability to utilise computer programs to proAduce reports, for correspondence, and to manage information. Further information The recommended applicant will be required to: 1. Hold a current Working with Children Clearance notice or immediately obtain. 2. Travel away from home by 4WD or light aircraft, including overnight stays, when required. 3. Hold a current NT Drivers licence.