Community Liaison Officer

**Position Information**:
The NSW Department of Education provides, funds and regulates education services for NSW students from early childhood to secondary school, delivering world-class education through its public schools and providing funding support to non-government schools. We employ, develop and support teachers, leaders and other staff to deliver the best outcomes for students and to advance the wellbeing of Aboriginal people.

**About the Role**

The Community Liaison Officer supports schools in building vibrant, tolerant and harmonious school communities. The Community Liaison Officer works to support school communities in the development of approaches to improve social, emotional, health and educational outcomes for students.

**Talent Pool**

**Special Notes**:
This temporary employment will be up to 12 months with the possibility of extension.

**Additional School Information (Optional)**
West Wallsend High School proudly supports and encourages students to achieve their full potential in an inclusive and caring environment based on the core values of respect, responsibility and excellence. The school is located on Awabakal country on the western side of Newcastle. There are almost 700 students 17% of whom identify as Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander. We value and actively pursue excellence working in partnership with our community to create a strong sense of belonging and a collaborative inclusive culture aspiring to our vision that: We learn for life. The school places high value on connecting with our community of learners and their families as well as establishing strong partnerships with primary partner schools, the Kumaridha AECG, local businesses and other external stakeholders such as Lake Macquarie Council and the University of Newcastle. The Community Liaison Officer at West Wallsend High School will have the following role and key responsibilities: - Coordinate and generate the school’s internal and external communications overall with a focus on consistent branding and proactive and responsive messaging. - Support the coordination of school activities/events and initiatives including the communication of related information internally and externally. - Develop and maintain positive and collaborative relationships with families, school staff, community members, partner primary schools, local businesses and relevant organisations. - Create opportunities to develop proactive messaging and/or initiatives that build the capacity of parents/caregivers and families to participate in the school life of their young person.

**How to Apply**
1. A cover letter (max 2 pages)
- demonstrating how your skills, knowledge and professional experience meet the focus capabilities as outlined in the role description

2. A target question response (maximum 300 words per target question)
- answering the two targeted questions below

3. A current resume (max 5 pages)

4. Copies of your qualifications and/or academic transcripts

If you are successfully progressed to interview, you will be required to provide

1. Proof of Identity information
2. Informed Consent Form
3. Declaration for child-related work

**Targeted Question 1**
How do you work effectively as part of a team? Describe a recent project/initiative and how you contributed to its successful outcome as a valued team member. (300 words max.)

**Targeted Question 2**
Based on your own experience/skillset and your understanding of the West Wallsend High School context what ideas and suggestions do you have that could improve communication and community engagement with our families? Refer to the West Wallsend High School **website** and **Facebook** page to assist you to respond to this question. (300 words max.)