Community Liaison Officer

*About the School
At Woodridge State High School, we lead the way in inclusive education for a dynamic and thriving community. "Empowered, Resilient... World Changing" is not just our vision it is who we are and drives how we learn and grow every day. As a World of Work school, we create a culture where all members of our community learn with and from each other. Since 1972, we have built strong traditions of partnership, student empowerment, and high expectations. With students from over 60 cultural backgrounds, we celebrate diversity and foster a respectful, safe and high-performing learning environment. Our expert staff and community partners deliver a responsive, individualised curriculum focused on Literacy, Numeracy, Science and Digital Learning, ensuring every student achieves meaningful outcomes. Woodridge is a connected, multicultural school where your contribution helps shape empowered learners ready to thrive in a changing world.
About the Role
As the Community Liaison Officer at Woodridge State High School, you will play a vital role in strengthening the connection between the school and its diverse community. You will assist in building strong school community partnerships by providing information, support and opportunities for shared decision making that enhance student learning. A key part of your role will be facilitating inclusive, non-threatening communication channels that encourage meaningful two-way dialogue with parents, carers and the wider school community. Working collaboratively within a multi-disciplinary team, you will help analyse current consultative processes and lead the implementation of effective communication strategies, particularly through the use of digital tools, to increase engagement and build trust across our dynamic and multicultural school environment.
Your Responsibilities
As the Community Liaison Officer, your responsibilities will include, but are not limited to:
Develop and implement strategies for effective links between home and school related issues and to encourage greater interest and participation in school activities and programs.
Facilitate opportunity for raising parental concerns and advocate equity of service provision.
Promote liaison activities to provide information to parents, the school and its community, and facilitate community development activities to improve relations between the school and its community.
Act as the contact for parents/carers and the indigenous community to determine relevant issues for improved relationships between the school and its indigenous community.
Plan and deliver or organise public presentations, and inform and educate parents and community members/groups about educational trends and policies.
Please refer to the attached role description for the full list of responsibilities and mandatory requirements for this position.
Interested? To Apply
Attach a brief resume including contact details for 2 referees (referees should be familiar with your relevant work history).
Attach a written statement (2-page maximum) in response to the attached role description.
We welcome all applicants to share any support needed to ensure our recruitment process is inclusive.
Applications remain current for 12 months from the closing date and may be considered for appointment to identical or similar vacancies within the Department.
Applications from recruitment agencies will not be accepted.
When working in regulated employment an employee must have a current Working with Children Clearance (blue card) issued by Blue Card Services.
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