Regional Engagement Officer

**Job no**: 0062383
**Location**: Parkville
**Role type**: Part-Time (0.2 FTE) Fixed-term until 31st Match 2026
**Faculty**:Faculty of Education
**Salary**: UOM 6 - $92,749 - $100,397 p.a. (Pro rata) plus 17% super
- **Build strategic partnerships with regional schools and community stakeholders to nurture and support pre-service teachers through invaluable professional experience placements.**:

- **Be at the forefront of shaping the next generation of educators and make a real difference in regional communities.**:

- **Salary packaging, subsidised health and wellbeing services, fitness and cultural clubs, Myki discounts, and a 25% discount on graduate courses to our staff and their immediate families**

**About the Role**
Champion the implementation of an innovative school-university-community partnership in the Shepparton region. Forge robust alliances with regional schools and community stakeholders, facilitating seamless professional experience placements for pre-service teachers, and nurturing pathways into graduate employment. Collaborate closely with academic leaders from The University of Melbourne and LaTrobe University and the project team to ensure enriched and successful placement experiences, contributing to a lasting positive impact on education and community growth across the region.

Your responsibilities will include:

- Developing and managing partnerships with schools, cultural groups, and community stakeholders, in supporting pre-service teachers through their professional experience placements.
- Delivering tailored support for pre-service teachers, including inductions and workshops for them and mentor teachers.
- Develop materials to support pre-service teachers in connecting with the community.
- Managing pre-service teacher placements: collaborating with schools, securing placements, assisting with accommodation, and providing ongoing support.
- Advocating for the region needs at meetings, managing regional reporting, and coordinating data collection for program evaluation.

**Who We Are Looking For**
You live in Shepparton and have a strong understanding and connection to the community. You possess strong interpersonal skills to build successful relationships with colleagues and stakeholders. Your commitment to continuous improvement and ability to manage complex matters within tight deadlines ensures high-quality outcomes. Your track record of delivering results, coupled with an understanding of regional Victoria's teacher shortages and initial teacher education, are key assets in this role.

You also have:

- A qualification in education/teaching-related field with administration/management experience.
- Experience in delivering high quality outcomes, while managing issues and risks.
- The ability to independently monitor, document and report on activities, while contributing effectively to a team.
- A valid Victorian Driver's License and have access to a reliable car.

For further information regarding responsibilities and requirements, please refer to the attached PD.

**Please note: Visa sponsorship is not available for this position.** This role requires current valid work rights for Australia.

**Your New Team - The Faculty of Education**
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**What We Offer You**
In addition, we offer the opportunity to be part of a vibrant community and enjoy a range of benefits, including generous leave provisions, salary packaging, health and well-being services and discounts on graduate courses. For more information, check out our benefits page

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