Advertised Vacancy Number: SS/SS572522
This is a permanent part-time (0.6FTE) position commencing Term 1, 2019
Jigalong Remote Community School (RCS) is seeking to appoint a dedicated and committed School Attendance Officer to assist teachers to explore alternative educational, vocational or employment options.
The role of the School Attendance Officer is to assist school communities with processes that ensure non-attending students participate, and are engaged in educational programs. You will collaborate with school staff, parents, regional office and the community to identify student absenteeism and truancy. In addition, carry out duties in accordance with current Departmental policies, relevant legislation, guidelines and system initiatives, awards and agreements, and the regional management plan and priorities.
Jigalong is an Aboriginal community 170 kilometres east of Newman on the edge of the Great Sandy Desert in the Pilbara.
The school and community buildings are located in the centre of the community. Jigalong RCS is a level 3 school with an enrolment of 75 Primary and 21 Secondary students. Students first language is Martu Wangka with proficiency in Aboriginal English.
This selection process will initially be used to fill the above vacancy. Applicants assessed as suitable during this selection process may be considered for other similar vacancies that occur throughout our school for up to 12 months following this initial appointment. This includes circumstances where this position becomes subsequently vacant should the successful applicant decline or vacate the advertised position.
To be suitable for this role, you will need to demonstrate the following work related requirements:
- Sound knowledge of issues related to education within a local community.
- Capacity to work with individuals or small groups of students experiencing attendance-related difficulties.
- Ability to contribute towards resolving problems such as those affecting student attendance.
- Sound interpersonal and communication skills, including the ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships, particularly in a team environment.
Applications will be assessed against these work related requirements of the position. The business needs of the school may also be considered. It is therefore recommended that you consider all information contained in the advertisement and any other related information before applying for the vacancy.
The Department is an equal opportunity employer and encourages people with disability, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people and persons from culturally diverse backgrounds to apply.
Further information about Jigalong Remote Community School can be found by visiting Schools Online.
For further job related information
You are encouraged to contact Tracy Jacobs, Manager Corporate Services, for further information about this employment opportunity, including information about living and working in Jigalong, by telephoning (08) 9175 8131 or emailing tracy.jacobs@education.wa.edu.au
Application Instructions
All applications are submitted online. Select “Apply for Job”, at either the top or bottom of this screen and follow the instructions on your screen.
Your application should include:
- A two (2) page statement addressing the Work Related Requirements, in context of the role and business needs of the branch
- A CV of up to three (3) pages outlining your employment history and professional learning summary relevant to this position
- The contact details for two (2) work related referees (one being your current line manager)
It is recommended you have these documents completed and ready to attach before selecting “Apply for Job”.
You are asked to complete an online application form and attach your documentation, please allow enough time to complete this process as applications cannot be accepted after the closing date and time.
After you have submitted your application online, you will receive an email confirming lodgement. If you do not receive a confirmation email, please telephone (08) 9264 4127.
If you are having difficulty submitting your online application, please telephone (08) 9264 8666 for assistance.
ELIGIBILITY
The provision of Section 50d will be an optional criterion and will be applied to some positions where specific local community needs and issues require an appointee to have an appropriate cultural background. It is not proposed to make this 50d requirement mandatory for all positions.
Employees will be required to:
- obtain a current Department of Education Criminal Record Clearance prior to commencement of employment; and
- obtain or hold a current Working with Children Check.
- provide evidence of eligibility to work in Australia for the term of the vacancy
TRAINING
Employees will be required to:
- complete the Department’s induction program within three months of commencement;
- complete any training specific to this role required by Departmental policy; and
- complete the Department’s training in Accountable and Ethical Decision-Making within six months of appointment.
The Department applies a four (4) day breach period to this selection process.
Applications must be submitted before 4.30pm (WST) on Friday 8 March 2019
APPLICATIONS MUST BE SUBMITTED ONLINE
PROFORMA, FAXED, HAND DELIVERED, POSTED, EMAILED AND LATE APPLICATIONS ARE NOT ACCEPTED.