This is a permanent full-time position commencing Term 1, 2025
At Fitzroy Valley District High School, we have a strong focus on developing the literacy and numeracy skills of our Kindergarten to Year 12 students.
We pride ourselves on being inclusive and welcoming children from a diversity of local Aboriginal communities in and around Fitzroy Crossing. Understanding, appreciation, and respect for traditional Aboriginal culture are paramount to the success of any teaching program within the school.
Fitzroy Valley District High School is classified as a Remote Teaching Service school, due to its isolation and distance from Perth. Teachers and support staff with a wide range of experience are recruited locally and from a variety of locations across Australia.
Find out more about our school by visiting www.fitzroyvalleydhs.wa.edu.au or Schools Online
The Role
As a School Attendance Officer, you will play a vital role in ensuring that students are attending school and participating in educational programs. Your main responsibilities will be to assist school communities in finding ways to improve student attendance, participation, and engagement in educational programs. This includes monitoring student attendance, attendance bus runs, producing absence reports, visiting local communities, identifying patterns in absenteeism, and working with teachers and the school administration team to develop and implement individual student attendance improvement plans.
You will also have the opportunity to communicate with parents and carers to verify student absences, provide advice on school attendance processes, and build relationships between families and the school to encourage attendance. Additionally, you will have the chance to work with school staff and the wider community to address obstacles to school attendance and assist in the development of community activities and projects aimed at improving student attendance.
If you are passionate about helping students succeed and want to be part of a team that is dedicated to making a positive impact, then this is the perfect opportunity for you!
Want to know more?
Full details of the role, selection criteria and training requirements are listed in the attached Job Description Form (JDF).
For more information about this opportunity, please contact Mark Bruce, Attendance Team Leader on (08) 9163 8600 or mark.bruce@education.wa.edu.au
Equity and Diversity
We are committed to an inclusive and culturally responsive workforce reflecting the diversity in our schools and the Western Australian community. We welcome and encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders, young people, people of diverse sexualities and genders, people with disability, and people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds.
Explore our Equity, Diversity and Inclusion Plan 2021-2025 for more details.
Eligibility
To work with us, you must:
- be an Australian or New Zealand citizen, permanent resident or have a valid visa with relevant work rights for the term of the appointment.
- obtain a valid Working With Children Check before you start; and
- consent to a National Criminal History Check with the Department's Screening Unit.
Additional eligibility and training requirements are outlined in the attached Job Description Form (JDF).
Application Instructions
Apply online in two easy steps:
Step 1: Prepare your application.
Your application should include:
- A CV of up to two (2) pages outlining your employment history and professional learning summary relevant to this position
- A two (2) page statement addressing the following selection criteria as outlined in the attached JDF
- Demonstrated sound knowledge of current trends and issues related to attendance and education within a local community.
- Demonstrated ability to build positive relationships and work effectively with individuals or small groups of students experiencing attendance related difficulties.
- Demonstrated sound research and problem-solving skills including the ability to identify appropriate solutions to problems, such as those affecting student attendance.
- Demonstrated sound interpersonal and communication skills, including the ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships, particularly in a team environment.
Step 2: Submit your application.
Apply Online:
- Click ‘Apply for Job’ and complete the online application.
- Have your documents ready to attach.
Apply Directly to the School:
- Complete the application form located at the top of this advertisement.
- Email your application form and documents to mark.bruce@education.wa.edu.au or
- Hand-deliver your application form and documents to our school reception at Flynn Drive, Fitzroy Crossing WA 6765
It is recommended you have your attachments ready before selecting Apply for Job.
Your application must be received before the closing date and time. Late applications will not be accepted.
For technical support submitting your application, you can call the Department of Education’s Recruitment team on (08) 9264 4127 for assistance.
Advertised Vacancy Number: SS/SS910229
The Department applies a ten (10) day breach period to this selection process.
Applications close: 4.30pm (AWST) on Friday, 29 November 2024
