About the roleLead complex casework that supports vulnerable children and young people to reengage with education, especially where attendance issues are persistent and engagement is challenging.ResponsibilitiesLead complex casework to support students with significant attendance challengesEngage resistant or disengaged students and their families using persistence, empathy and influenceInfluence and coordinate responses across stakeholders to drive accountability and outcomesFacilitate collaborative planning and shared accountability across schools and agenciesProvide expert guidance and build capability across Attendance Liaisons and schools to improve practice and outcomesAnalyse data and trends to inform interventions, improve practice and support systemlevel planningSupport reengagement in school or appropriate education pathwaysBuild trust and engage families experiencing complex challenges with empathy, respect and consistencyCommunicate with sensitivity while confidently influencing behaviour changeRemain calm, resilient and professional in complex or emotionally challenging situationsShow persistence when working with disengaged or resistant familiesNavigate complexity with sound judgement and an outcomesfocused mindsetWork collaboratively while maintaining autonomy and accountabilityQualificationsA diploma, degree or higher in social work, community services, youth work, education, psychology, counselling, or a related human services fieldCurrent and valid Working with Children Check (WWCC) Clearance for paid employmentA current and valid drivers licence and the ability and willingness to travel between work sitesBenefitsSalary range $113,574 $125,720 per annum (Clerk Grade 7/8)Employer''s contribution to superannuation and annual leave loadingFlex Leave entitlements, generous holidays and leave conditionsOpportunities for advancement and mobility across the department to support career growthCompetitive salary and salarysacrifice optionsLegal and Diversity StatementsWe welcome applications from people of all backgrounds, including but not limited to Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander people, people of any age or gender, people from culturally and linguistically diverse groups and/or LGBTQIA+ community, veterans, refugees, people with disability, people with sensory differences, and neurodiverse people.Candidates must have Australian work rights (citizens, permanent residents, New Zealand citizens or a valid work visa). #J-18808-Ljbffr
Job Title
Specialist Attendance Liaison