Koorie Liaison Officer

Selection Criteria

SC 1: Demonstrated experience working with school communities, families, and community organisations, particularly within Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities, to support student engagement, success and participation in education as they move through different learning stages.

SC 2: Excellent stakeholder management, communication and relationship-building skills, including the ability to partner with and broker support from local Aboriginal community organisations and Elders. 

SC 3: Ability to build strong working relationships with Koorie parents and community organisations to identify best practices and areas for improvement in supporting student and family engagement and connecting them with appropriate community resources, support services, and educational planning.

SC 4: Demonstrated time management and organisational skills, with the ability to effectively balance multiple priorities in a school setting. 

SC 5: Strong ability to provide expert advice to teachers and school leadership on culturally safe and inclusive learning environments, histories, and protocols.

Role

Reporting to the Assistant Principal P-12 Wellbeing or the Senior Psychologist, the Koorie Liaison Officer (KLO) is responsible for advocating for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students, developing culturally responsive engagement strategies, and supporting student wellbeing and academic success. The KLO works closely with school staff, students, families, and external service providers to strengthen cultural identity, improve attendance, and enhance student participatio…