Specialist Attendance Liaison
Employment
Full time, Permanent
Subject
General
Sector
Government
Teaching level
Early childhood
Salary range
Closing date
17 May 2026
Posted 4 May 2026
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Role description
At the NSW Department of Education, we educate and inspire lifelong learners – from early childhood, through schooling to vocational education and training.
- Ongoing Full-Time
- Location (Multiple locations across NSW with flexible working arrangements available)
- Please note: This is a full-time role, and you will be required to work a minimum 4 days per week either in an identified education office location or delivering face to face support in schools.
- Salary range $113,574 - $125,720 p.a., plus employer's contribution to superannuation and annual leave loading (Clerk Grade 7/8).
About the role
Lead complex casework that supports vulnerable children and young people to re-engage with education, often where attendance issues are persistent and engagement is challenging.
You will work directly with students, families and schools to identify barriers to attendance, build trust with disengaged students and their families, and coordinate support to improve outcomes. In addition to managing complex matters, you will provide guidance and support to Attendance Liaisons and schools, helping to strengthen practice and ensure consistent, effective approaches across cases.
This is a highly engaging, relationship-driven role where no 2 days are the same. You will work flexibly across schools and communities, travelling to meet students and families and adapting your approach to meet individual needs.
- Lead complex casework to support students with significant attendance challenges
- Engage resistant or disengaged students and their families us…