Attendance Officer and Truancy Room Supervisor

Job Description

Attendance Officer and Truancy Room Supervisor Job posted: 29/01/2025 Location: Melbourne | Northern Metropolitan Job type: Part time / From 24/02/2025 - 26/01/2026 Organisation: Schools (Government) Salary: Salary not specified Reference: 1463080 Location Profile We welcome passionate and imaginative educators into our learning community. We commit to supporting and valuing staff in their professional practice and growth through: Belonging to an inclusive and multicultural community Knowing that together we make a difference Intellectual and practical engagement in our profession Teaching for conceptual understanding. As a new member of our community, you will be supported through a structured induction program, with embedded and dedicated time release for mentoring and coaching. Building strong and positive relationships between staff, students, and families is underpinned by our values of belonging and respect. On the lands of the Wurundjeri people, our community is wonderfully diverse with over fifty different language backgrounds represented through our families and staff. We support and celebrate this diversity with a team of multicultural and integration staff, events, and performances. A significant proportion of our students experience challenges at home and are supported through breakfast and homework clubs, as well as a dedicated allied health team that includes counsellors, youth workers, mental health practitioners, and a speech pathologist. Selection Criteria SC1 Demonstrated capacity to perform duties consistent with established guidelines and frameworks, including coordinating and supporting others in respect to specific work functions relevant to the role. SC2 Demonstrated capacity to work and collaborate with others in a team environment. SC3 Demonstrated capacity to communicate effectively in a team environment, including high-level oral and written communication skills. SC4 Possess the technical knowledge and expertise relevant to the position. SC5 Demonstrated capacity to provide advice and support to management and other school staff in respect to the work area. SC6 A commitment to professional learning and growth for both self and others. Role An education support class position will perform tasks that are carried out in accordance with guidelines, accepted practice, and school policy under supervision and direction. This may include coordination of other education support class staff within the work area or educational program. A role at this range may include: Specific support tasks to achieve outcomes. Assisting teachers within an educational program. Supervised health and wellbeing support tasks. Technical tasks that require a sound knowledge of basic technical and/or scientific principles. Responsibilities Provides routine support for teachers including assisting with planning of student routines. Supports communication between teachers and parents. Provides basic physical care and wellbeing support for students. Addresses immediate behavioural presentations relating to specific students within a classroom setting. Provides basic support and supervision for individuals or groups of up to 4 students within a classroom setting. Supports teachers in the coordination of educational programs. Provides medical intervention support to a student/s, under specific conditions. Who May Apply Individuals with the aptitude, experience and/or qualifications to fulfill the specific requirements of the position. Child Safe Standards 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. We are seeking a dedicated Attendance Officer and Truancy Room Supervisor to join our committed team at Craigieburn Secondary College. In this role, you will oversee the implementation of school attendance policies, monitor student attendance data, and promote engagement strategies to support positive student outcomes. Key responsibilities include: Managing attendance processes and systems in accordance with Department of Education policies. Promoting attendance improvement initiatives and early intervention strategies. Liaising with staff, students, and families to improve attendance engagement. Supervising the Truancy Room and implementing restorative practices. Analysing attendance data to inform school strategies. 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. #J-18808-Ljbffr