Koorie Engagement Support Officer (KESO) - Western Melbourne Area, SWVR - 20012578
Core
Support the Department of Education's priorities in Early Years, schools, and strategic initiatives (COAG, VAAF, Closing the Gap) to improve outcomes for Koorie children and young people.
Role type
Specialist IC Koorie Engagement Support Officer
Builds
Culturally responsive educational services and partnerships for Koorie families and communities
Domain
Education + First Nations community engagement
Deliverable
client delivery
Required skills
Koorie history and cultural protocols, stakeholder engagement, project management, relationship building, communication, initiative and accountability, problem solving
Preferred skills
Understanding of local Koorie community priorities, ability to work with LAECGs and community agencies
Technologies
None stated
Responsibilities
Build constructive relationships with key stakeholders to improve engagement and achievement; Facilitate access to educational services for Koorie families; Negotiate with stakeholders to improve culturally responsive services; Establish partnerships with government and community agencies; Support information sharing between educational services and families; Provide advice on establishing culturally inclusive learning environments
Seniority
Mid-level, hands-on IC